Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment
Brian D. Triplett appeals a judgment convicting him of armed robbery, as a party to a crime, first-degree recklessly endangering safety using a dangerous weapon, as a party to a crime, and felon in possession of a firearm, all as a repeater.
Postconviction Motion for Plea Withdrawal
Donnavan Mitchell appeals a judgment of conviction for endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon and an order denying his postconviction motion to withdraw his plea.
Sovereign Immunity
Sheboygan County appeals from an order of the circuit court dismissing its declaratory judgment action filed against the State of Wisconsin, Department of Health Services, and the Wisconsin Secretary of State (collectively the State).
Suppression of Evidence
Federal officials suspected that Thomas was supplying large quantities of illegal drugs in Indiana.
Unemployment Benefits
Indiana provides weekly unemployment benefits to claimants who meet certain qualifications.
Wire Fraud
On August 20, 2020, a grand jury returned a two-count indictment charging Hise with two counts of wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1343.
Former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter released from prison after serving time for deadly shooting of Daunte Wright
Former Minnesota Police officer Kimberly Potter has been released from prison after serving 16 months of a two-year sentence in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, whom she shot after mistaking her gun for a Taser during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, according to the Minnesota Department of Corrections. Potter was released from the […]
Gov. Evers proposes investments in conservation, state parks, and outdoor recreation
Wisconsin’s outdoor recreation industry contributed a record-setting $8.7 billion to the state’s gross domestic product in 2021.
Milwaukee prosecutors charge jailor in fugitive’s death
A Milwaukee County Jail guard was charged with misconduct Friday in connection with the in-custody death earlier this year of an accused killer who was once on the FBI's top 10 most wanted list.
(UPDATED) ‘Making a Murderer’ rebuttal series called ‘Convicting a Murderer’ to air on DAILYWIRE+
“Convicting a Murderer," a rebuttal series to Netflix’s “Making a Murderer,” has found a new streaming home with DailyWire+, according to the show's director, Shawn Rech, with Transition Studios.
Defense rests at sedition trial for Proud Boys leaders
Lawyers for the five defendants rested their respective cases on the 50th day of trial testimony.
American Bar Association network compromised, member data leaked to third party
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Legal News
- Wisconsin attorney loses law license, ordered to pay $16K fine
- Former Wisconsin police officer charged with 5 bestiality felony counts
- Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
- Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police
- The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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