The prospect of expanding the use of depositions in Wisconsin criminal cases drew mixed feedback Tuesday at a meeting of the Wisconsin Judicial Council’s criminal procedure committee.

A mother and a lawyer, Donna Kuchler has not let any one part of her life define her.

Prosecutors say two 12-year-old southeastern Wisconsin girls stabbed their 12-year-old friend nearly to death in the woods to please a mythological creature they learned about online.

Are you struggling with procrastination? That elusive work-life balance? Want to reconnect with the community? Or make time to get away?

Despite a few recent cases in which a mental defense was raised, local judges, attorneys and court observers say there has been a decline in the frequency of the defense.

For attorney Donna Kuchler, the practice of law has always been a family affair.