Balsam Lake man sentenced for son’s fatal abuse
A former Balsam Lake man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for abuse that led to the death of his young son.
Son pleads not guilty to killing father
A Sheboygan teen has pleaded not guilty to killing his father and hiding his body in their apartment.
Walker attorney named in John Doe court filing
The attorney for Gov. Scott Walker's campaign is named in a court order as a lawyer in a case challenging the ongoing secret investigation into possible illegal campaigning.
Holder released from hospital after feeling faint
Attorney General Eric Holder was hospitalized for several hours Thursday and treated for an elevated heart rate after experiencing lightheadedness and shortness of breath, the Justice Department said.
Wisconsin Law Journal recognizes 26 Leaders in the Law
Almost 400 people came out Thursday night to celebrate Wisconsin Law Journal’s 2014 Leaders in the Law at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center.
Bill would let judges expunge records
A bill that would allow a judge to decide on expunging an eligible criminal defendant’s record after sentencing was introduced Thursday in the Assembly.
John Doe prosecutor asks court to overturn ruling
A prosecutor has asked a state appeals court to overturn a ruling in a secret John Doe investigation that's reportedly focused on fundraising by Gov. Scott Walker's campaign and other conservative groups.
State justices agree to take on 3 new cases
The state Supreme Court announced Thursday it has taken up three cases for review.
Appeals court: Disorderly conduct charge means no conceal-carry permit
A Wisconsin resident is not entitled to a conceal-carry permit because his conviction for disorderly conduct is considered a crime of domestic violence, the Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.
Justices struggle over attorney fees in patent troll cases
The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court wrangled over the language of a statute that allows prevailing parties in certain patent infringement cases to recoup attorney fees — an issue that could mean millions of dollars in already costly legal proceedings.
Not guilty plea in fatal boat crash
A Minnesota man has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges resulting from a boating crash that killed a Wisconsin man.
Panel OKs court appearances for 1st drunk driving offense
The state Senate's public safety committee has approved a bill that would require all first-time drunken driving offenders to appear in court.
Legal News
- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
- Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
- Republicans file lawsuit challenging Evers’s partial vetoes to literacy bill
- More human remains believed those of missing woman wash up on Milwaukee Co. beach
- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
- Trump ahead of Biden in new Marquette poll
- Bankruptcy court approves Milwaukee Marriott Downtown ‘business as usual’ motion
- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant proposed for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
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