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Stanford rape case raises question of when judges should be punished

June 20, 2016 9:37 am Leave a comment

Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky is drawing criticism for sentencing former Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner to only six months in jail for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman. (Jason Doiy/The Recorder via AP, File)

A furor was incited in California when Judge Aaron Persky sentenced a Stanford student-athlete to probation with six months in jail for sexual assault, reasoning that a longer prison sentence for the three felony convictions would have “a severe impact” on the young man.

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Report: Many Wis. drivers ignore license suspensions

March 6, 2015 11:01 am Leave a comment

A local media investigation has found thousands of Wisconsin motorists continue driving despite license revocations and suspensions.

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Former court commissioner suspended for 60 days

July 1, 2014 10:25 am Leave a comment

A fired Milwaukee County court commissioner convicted of filing false tax documents will not be able to practice law for 60 days, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.

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Bill aims to cut license suspension in half

March 3, 2014 2:22 pm Leave a comment

A bill that would reduce the amount of time a judge could suspend a person’s driver’s license for not paying a judgment was introduced in the state Senate on Friday.

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Milwaukee defense attorney faces 2-year suspension

January 8, 2014 1:11 pm Leave a comment

A Milwaukee criminal defense attorney is facing a two-year suspension of his law license for allegedly repeatedly ignoring clients and missing court deadlines.

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State suspends attorney indicted for insider trading

January 3, 2014 10:01 am Leave a comment

An Ohio attorney in federal prison for his role in an insider trading and kickback scheme was suspended Friday from practicing in Wisconsin for two years.

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Appleton attorney suspended for 5 months

December 19, 2013 2:17 pm Leave a comment

An Appleton attorney who has been the subject of prior disciplinary proceedings has been suspended from practicing law for five months, effective Jan. 23.

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Wis. justices suspend Chicago attorney for domestic abuse convictions

December 17, 2013 11:27 am Leave a comment

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Chicago attorney for three domestic abuse-related convictions, rejecting a referee’s decision to simply issue a public reprimand.

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OLR wants 90-day suspension for attorney who allegedly lied to clients

October 9, 2013 10:41 am Leave a comment

A Milwaukee attorney who allegedly lied to clients for more than six years about a case that had already been dismissed may have his license suspended.

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State Supreme Court suspends Mequon attorney for 2 years

June 26, 2013 2:09 pm Leave a comment

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday suspended Mequon attorney Patrick Cooper’s law license for two years, retroactive to the expiration of a prior disciplinary suspension ending March 23, 2010.

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Kenosha attorney suspended 2 years for money laundering

May 21, 2013 12:21 pm Leave a comment

Kenosha attorney Walter W. Stern III, who was this year sentenced to 357 days in prison for money laundering, has been suspended from practicing law in Wisconsin for two years.

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