Court Watch
Attorney Fees Challenge Ashland County
Most lawyers won’t work for $40 per hour, some came from La Crosse, 250 miles away.
Apr 23rd, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
State Bar Backs Pay Hike for Appointed Lawyers
Hourly fee for court appointed lawyers so low they can lose money on cases.
Apr 19th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Low Lawyer Fees a “Constitutional Crisis”?
Judge says defendants wait in jail because attorneys won’t work for state pay of $40 hour.
Apr 16th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Will Robert Lee Stinson Get Justice?
DNA exonerated him of murder after 24 years in jail, appeals court okays wrongful conviction suit.
Apr 12th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Dallet Won 313 of 322 City Wards
Screnock won just nine wards, and 25% of Milwaukee’s total vote.
Apr 10th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Dallet Won in Trumpland
She even won Sauk County, home base of Michael Screnock.
Apr 4th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
MPD Traffic Citations Hit Minorities Heavily
Whites issued just 13% of traffic citations by Milwaukee Police in 2017.
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Public Defender Pay At Issue
For decades they’ve earned $40 hour in Wisconsin; federal public defenders get $140 hour.
Mar 30th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Judge That Robin Vos Hates
Who is Judge Josann Reynolds, the Walker appointee who ruled he must hold special elections?
Mar 27th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
City Seeks Dismissal of Stop & Frisk Suit
Says Chief Flynn retired and practice ended.
Mar 21st, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
County’s Felony Traffic Cases Up 21%
2017 increase probably driven by tougher drunk driving laws.
Mar 19th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Felony Drug Cases Rose 14% In 2017
Opioid use may drive the numbers. Drunk driving felony cases also rose.
Mar 15th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
