Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Admissible Evidence-Hearsay
A supplier shipped substances containing detectable amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, and MDMA from California to Indiana. In Indiana, Medrano and his associates used the U.S. Post Office and a post office employee to distribute these drugs.
Illinois Cable and Video Competition Law
The Illinois Cable and Video Competition Law mandates that operators must secure statewide authorization to be recognized as "holders," while those wishing to offer cable or video services must obtain approval from state or local authorities and pay a fee for the privilege of utilizing public rights of way.
Drug Take Back Day is October 28
October 28 is National Drug Take Back Day.
Wanted: Racine County Circuit Court applicants
The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Maureen M. Martinez’s retirement, effective Nov. 17, 2023.
Reinhart attains Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification for 2023; Continues Commitment to DEI
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. (Reinhart) has again this year -- for the second year --- achieved Mansfield Rule Certification.
Madison lawmakers abrupt exit from Assembly Floor due to ‘medical reasons’
The representative said he received an ambulance ride to Meriter Hospital.
Judge blocks California school district policy to notify parents if their child changes pronouns
In Wisconsin, a judge earlier this month blocked a school district's policy allowing students to change their names and pronouns without permission from parents.
Synagogue president fatally stabbed outside of home
Police: A motive isn't known.
Arrestee to receive $12 million settlement over alleged jail neglect
Arrestee lost limbs as a result of alleged neglect by jail staff.
Update: Suspect vehicle located in judge shooting, suspect still at-large
Authorities have recovered a silver Mercedes last known to be driven by Pedro Argote, the man who is being sought in Thursday night’s fatal attack on a judge who ruled against Argote in a divorce proceeding earlier that day.
Former Wisconsinite, Lawyer Chesebro pleads guilty in Georgia
According to the terms Chesebro reached with prosecutors, he struck a deal avoiding prison in exchange for valuable evidence, potentially implicating various other defendants, including Trump.
Attorney General Josh Kaul Warns of Current Online Dangers and Highlights Online Safety Tools During Keep Your Kids Safe Online Month
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued a warning Friday for parents Friday.
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