Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Democratic-led states lead ban on the book ban
Conservative parents and activists argue that the books are too sexually explicit.
UW Madison Professor: America’s child care crisis is holding back moms without college degrees
University of Wisconsin-Madison professor: Women are challenging the image of the stay-at-home mom.
Termination of Parental Rights-Preservation of Key Objections
Julia appeals from circuit court orders terminating her parental rights to her children, Nathan and Neil.2 Julia argues the circuit court lacked personal jurisdiction over herself because she was not personally served the summons and petitions for the termination of her parental rights.
Termination of Parental Rights
Ralph appeals from orders terminating his parental rights to his son, Neil, and to his daughter, Peggy.3 Ralph argues that the circuit court erred by granting partial summary judgment in the grounds phase of the termination of parental rights (TPR) proceedings because a genuine issue of material fact exists.
Involuntary Commitment
Caleb appeals an order for his involuntary commitment pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 51.20 and an order for his involuntary medication pursuant to WIS. STAT.
Sentence Modification
Romero M. Watson appeals from an order of the postconviction court denying his motion requesting sentence modification based on a new factor.
Contract
Aaron Carmody and Nicole Elizabeth Carmody, both pro se, appeal from the circuit court’s order, entered after a bench trial, dismissing Aaron’s claims and Nicole’s third-party counterclaims against Byline Bank and Dylan Esterling and granting or dismissing as moot Byline’s counterclaims and third-party claims against Aaron and Nicole, respectively.
Right to Remain Silent-Plea Withdrawal
Higgins appeals from a judgment of conviction for one count of first-degree intentional homicide and one count of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, and an order of the circuit court denying his postconviction motion for plea withdrawal, without a hearing.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel-Brady Violations
Derrick Montorel Wilson, pro se, appeals from the judgment convicting him of two counts of armed robbery, and the order denying postconviction relief.
Recommitment Order-Dangerousness
Catherine appeals a recommitment order entered pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 51.20.
Failure to Protect Prisoner
On July 4, 2021, Wallmow was arrested for violating his probation and was placed in Oneida County jail. Upon his booking, Wallmow denied any suicidal tendencies or mental health issues.
Class Action-IDOC Policy Restricting Contact
The case concerns a class action lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) by four parents convicted of sex offenses and undergoing mandatory supervised release (MSR).
Legal News
- NAACP: No consequences for UWM Pro-Palestinian protesters shows ‘bias’ and ‘privilege’
- New complaints filed against Northwestern over Kenosha football hazing scandal
- Justice Department submits proposed regulation to reschedule marijuana
- Reckless driving on Brown Deer Road results in fatal collision
- Lavinia Goodell 150th Anniversary commemoration to be held June 17
- WisGOP reacts to vice president’s Wisconsin visit
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
- KS Governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology
WLJ People
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Russell Nicolet
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- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Katherine Metzger
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