Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
OWI – Probable Cause – Blood Test
Derek V. Schroth appeals from a judgment convicting him of refusal to submit to a chemical test in violation of WIS. STAT. § 343.305.
4th Amendment Violation – Search & Seizure
Caleb James Watson appeals from a judgment of conviction for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), third offense, contending the circuit court erred in denying his motion to suppress evidence.
Court Error – Notice of Claim
Ludmyla Carlborg and her husband, Kenneth, pro se, appeal an order that dismissed with prejudice their claims against Mount View Care Center.
Vos says more subpoenas, longer election probe possible
The top Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly, who ordered an investigation into the 2020 presidential election, said Tuesday that more subpoenas may be needed and that the work could stretch into 2022.
Supreme Court rulings always include the perspective of a white male, but often exclude viewpoints of Black and Latina justices
In recent decades, much progress has been made in diversifying the Supreme Court. While only white males served as justices for more than 175 years, the court now includes three female justices, one Black and one Latina justice.
Judge sets final ground rules for Rittenhouse trial evidence
A Wisconsin judge laid out the final ground rules Monday on what evidence will be allowed when Kyle Rittenhouse goes on trial next week for shooting three people during a protest against police brutality, ruling he'll permit testimony from the defense's use-of-force expert and on how police welcomed Rittenhouse and others carrying guns during the demonstration.
Warrantless Search & Seizure – Exigent Circumstances
Jeremy Deen appeals a judgment convicting him, upon his no-contest plea, of one count of possession of child pornography.
Admission of Evidence – Other-acts Evidence
Hector Lozornio appeals the judgment of conviction for three counts of sexual assault of a child and the trial court’s denial of his postconviction motion for a new trial.
Suppression of Evidence – Good Faith Exception
The Clinton County, Illinois, Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on a property where Kyle Matthews lived in a camper trailer.
Summary Judgment – Issue of Material Fact
Isam Samara and Muwafak Rizek formed FKFJ, Inc. to operate Saraya Restaurant & Banquet and Zaman Café in Worth, Illinois.
Wisconsin Republicans plan 2nd election investigation
Wisconsin Republicans plan to launch another investigation of 2020 election administration, GOP leaders announced Monday.
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