Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
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 DESERTS: Scarcity of lawyers threatens justice in many rural areas
These “legal deserts,” as they have been called, are defined by the American Bar Association as counties with fewer than 1 attorney per 1,000 residents
Judge fatally shot in ‘targeted attack’ authorities seek man who had divorce case before him
A man who lost custody of his children in a contentious divorce case before a Washington County (Maryland) Circuit Court judge Thursday is being sought in the fatal shooting of the judge later in the day.
Teen reaches $1.9 million settlement after officer shot him in gun battle with bank robbery suspect
A teenager who was shot and wounded during a 2019 shootout between suburban Chicago police and a bank robbery suspect inside a music school has reached a $1.9 million settlement with the city of Des Plaines.
Jim Jordan digs in for a third vote for House speaker as Republicans refuse to give him the gavel
The House prepared to vote as Rep. Jim Jordan tried for a third time Friday for the speaker's gavel, digging in for a fight despite deepening opposition from Republican colleagues who are warning the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump that no more threats or promises can win their support.
Four officers fired, forced out from law enforcement back on the job in NW Wisconsin
The state DOJ tracks police who leave employment with law enforcement agencies under negative circumstances. The Badger Project found these officers analyzing that database.
Attorney pleads guilty over efforts to overturn Trump’s loss in Georgia
Lawyer Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to reduced charges Thursday over efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election in Georgia, becoming the second defendant in the sprawling case to reach a deal with prosecutors.
Man accused of bringing guns to Wisconsin Capitol now free on signature bond
Man accused of bringing guns to the Wisconsin state Capitol building and demanding to see Gov. Tony Evers can go free on a signature bond but can't come near the governor or his family until his case is resolved, a court commissioner ordered Thursday.
Wisconsin Attorney General Kaul announces additional $2 Million grant award for Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Thursday the effort of the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (WAHTTF) will continue for another three years.
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