Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Boston bomber came from same region as Russian airport takeover of Tel Aviv flight
The mob of terrorists swarmed the airport runway, looking to kill Israeli passengers.
Waupun inmates sue over lockdown
Lawsuit was filed in the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin judge rules that GOP-controlled Senate’s vote to fire top elections official had no effect
A vote by the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate last month to fire the state's nonpartisan top elections official had no legal effect, and lawmakers are barred from ousting her while a lawsuit plays out, a Dane County judge ruled on Friday.
Police: Live cluster bomblet, ammunition found with donation at southeastern Wisconsin thrift store
A live cluster bomblet and ammunition have been found in a donation dropped off at a thrift shop in southeastern Wisconsin.
Federal judge reimposes limited gag order in Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case
The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case in Washington on Sunday reimposed a narrow gag order barring him from making public comments targeting prosecutors, court staff and potential witnesses.
Christian right cheers new speaker
Progressive faith leaders sound alarm on Johnson’s views.
Termination of Parental Rights
In January 2020, Derek and Drew were removed from Tracy’s care.
Restitution Determination
Phillips appeals from the judgment of the circuit court, entered upon a guilty plea, for theft of moveable property from a person as a party to a crime.
Warrantless Search-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Bland appeals his judgment of conviction, entered upon guilty pleas, for two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon.
Negligence-Res Ipsa Loquitor
In June 2019, Rembalski entered into a contractual agreement with Plewa to remodel the kitchen and living room of Rembalski’s home.
Class Action-Contract-Arbitration Clause
Pruett filed a class action complaint alleging that WESTconsin Credit Union (WCU) had improperly charged and collected fees from its members.
Evidence to Corroborate Confession
Emanuel Harper appeals his convictions for one count of felon in possession of a firearm and two counts of felony bail jumping. On appeal, Harper contends that the State failed to present sufficient evidence during his jury trial to corroborate his confession to possessing a firearm.
Legal News
- Wisconsin DNR agrees to repeal anti-firearm rule
- Harris kicks off campaign for president with a rally in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin leads 26 governors to strengthen state and tribal child support enforcement act
- Wisconsin man charged with fleeing to Ireland to avoid prison term for Capitol riot role
- Wisconsin Supreme Court reveals September oral arguments calendar
- New Jersey man sentenced for series of violent assaults on members of the Orthodox Jewish Community
- Milwaukee County District Attorney, UWM police address Jewish threats
- With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
- Secret Service head resigns as Congress formally investigates
- Milwaukee Police Department issues statement regarding video release policy
- GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say
- Survey: Harris has enough delegates to be nominee
Case Digests
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Double Jeopardy; Sentencing
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Sexual Assault-Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Contract-Negligence
- Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; Discovery
- Family Law; Child Support; Property Division First paragraph(s)
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel- Exclusion of Evidence of Witness Bias
- Postconviction Relief-Sentencing-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- 14th Amendment – Due Process
- Criminal-Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
- Bankruptcy-Tax
- Civil Rights – 14th Amendment-Jury Instructions
- Contract; Foreclosure and Property