Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Wisconsin debates cash bail changes in wake of Waukesha parade deaths
Clare Amari Wisconsin Watch Darrell E. Brooks had been out of jail for just five days when he allegedly plowed a red Ford Escape into a Christmas parade in Waukesha in November, killing six people and injuring dozens more. A series of mix-ups led Brooks, 39, to be released from jail on Nov. 16 on […]
6 dead at Milwaukee home; homicide investigation underway
Six people were found dead in a Milwaukee home in what police are investigating as multiple homicides, authorities said.
Wisconsin judge refuses to stay drop box restrictions ruling
A Wisconsin judge refused Friday to stay a ruling restricting the use of absentee ballot drop boxes, rejecting arguments that the decision will confuse voters heading into the Feb. 15 spring primary.
Overdose investigation leads to large drug bust in Wisconsin
Authorities say an 11-month investigation that began with a drug overdose in southeastern Wisconsin has netted 106 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value up to $6 million.
Postconviction Relief – Right to Present a Defense
Bruce Terrell Davis appeals from a judgment of conviction for one count of robbery and three counts of burglary, and an order of the circuit court denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Motion for Reconsideration Denied – Newly Discovered Evidence
Edward S. Kuchinskas appeals from an order of the circuit court denying his motion to vacate his conviction and grant him a new trial.
Motion for Reconsideration Denied – Newly Discovered Evidence
Jamey Lamont Jackson, pro se, appeals from orders of the circuit court that denied his motions for a new trial and for reconsideration.
Plea Withdrawal – Right to Counsel
Edward R. Lee appeals pro se from an order of the circuit court denying his WIS. STAT. § 974.06 (2019-20) motion.
Abuse of Discretion – Compassionate Release
Timothy Kurzynowski pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography.
Statutory Interpretation – FTCA – Expert Testimony
Louis Vargas received extensive medical care from the Veterans Administration.
Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
Believing that Carissa Sammons had stolen some of his girlfriend’s jewelry, Michael Price called the house in Indianapolis where Sammons was staying and announced that he was coming to get the jewelry back—by force, if necessary.
Business attorney to be University of Wisconsin’s president
University of Wisconsin System leaders on Friday chose Jay Rothman, a Milwaukee business attorney, as the next president running the 26-campus system.
Legal News
- UW-Milwaukee chancellor to step down next year amid handling of Pro-Hamas protesters
- Wisconsin Republicans are improperly blocking conservation work, court says
- Man hurt when home in rural Wisconsin explodes has died, authorities say
- Wisconsin Supreme Court changes course, will allow expanded use of ballot drop boxes this fall
- Gov. Evers appoints Travis Maze as Jefferson County Sheriff
- Democrat Dora Drake wins open seat in Wisconsin state Senate
- Wisconsin joins coalition urging Supreme Court to uphold federal ghost gun regulations
- GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide
- NFL is liable for $4,707,259,944.64 in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case
- Milwaukee Police investigating fatal downtown crash
- Milwaukee drops security personnel ordinance
- Wisconsin Supreme Court tacks on additional months to already suspended lawyer
Case Digests
- Termination of Parental Rights
- First Amendment Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Late Filing
- Real Estate-Attorney Fees
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Variance-Interpretation of Zoning Ordinances
- Sentencing
- Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause-Jury Instructions
- Unlawful Collection Practices-Evidence
- Sentencing-Vindictiveness
- Prisoner Grievances-Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies