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Critics dispute prosecutors’ need for co-sleeping bill
A bill that seeks to add another charge prosecutors can use for co-sleeping deaths already is getting pushback for a lack of clarity.
ON THE DEFENSIVE: Manslaughter is not the answer for co-sleeping deaths
Milwaukee recently saw its 11th co-sleeping death this year. In response, County Supervisor Mark Borkowski suggested state legislators enact new laws that would permit prosecutors to bring “manslaughter” charges against parents who cause the death of a child thro[...]
ON THE DEFENSIVE: The perils of parallel construction
In criminal prosecutions, defendants often feel as if they are fighting an impossible battle.
Insanity defenses face long odds
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.
Spooner’s life sentence shows difficulty of stubborn clients (UPDATE)
Defense attorney Frank Gimbel did not want to question his client John Spooner in court recently, but was forced to when the 76-year-old insisted upon taking the stand.
Wis. high court rules Confrontation Clause not violated
A Wisconsin Supreme Court decision issued Tuesday says DNA evidence collected during a criminal investigation can be used in a trial, even if the person who analyzed the evidence is not the one that testifies.
ON THE DEFENSIVE: Real lawyers doing real work
Most lawyers in criminal practice have heard a defendant utter the expression “real lawyer.”
ON THE DEFENSIVE: Searching for justice in the justice system
More than half of all black men in Milwaukee County have spent time in prison, according to a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee study.
ON THE DEFENSIVE: Reform needed for Milwaukee police
It is now only a matter of time before there is a federal takeover of the Milwaukee Police Department.
Juvenile jury trials still on legislative radar
After two failed attempts, a state legislator will try again to reinstate jury trials for juveniles facing extended detention.
2010 Up and Coming Lawyers photo gallery
Twenty-six of Wisconsin’s best and brightest young attorneys were honored Aug. 31 at the Wisconsin Club during the Wisconsin Law Journal’s Up and Coming Lawyers event. More than 250 honorees and guests attended the event. Honorees were selected from more than 75 nominations in a wide range of practice areas – everything from criminal defense to trusts and estates to the city attorney’s off[...]
Attorneys see increase in videos
While attending a recent Milwaukee Brewers game, attorney Anthony D. Cotton used his cell phone to record a police officer reprimanding an unruly fan outside the stadium.
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- Judge faces formal complaint from state board
- Bankruptcies up 16% in U.S.
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- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
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