Court Watch
Muni Court Indigents Will Get Lawyers
Common Council votes 9-6 to approve funding for new program.
Nov 7th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Municipal Judges Ignore the Law
Audios show poor defendants aren't informed of right to community service rather than fines and jail.
Nov 1st, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
City Could Get Tougher on Defendants
Municipal Court already makes a profit but plan would toughen debt collections, hold cars, attach wages.
Oct 24th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Secrecy and the John Doe Probe
Did secrecy hurt the investigation? Will courts release the info now that the case is over?
Oct 12th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Prison for Profit?
Department of Corrections seeks shortcut for new prison industries, to make money faster.
Sep 27th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Decriminalize Pot?
State Public Defender's office recommends decriminalizing marijuana possession.
Sep 22nd, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
AG Schimel Attacks Open Records Law
He is appealing to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in an effort to keep two law enforcement training videos secret.
Sep 16th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Schimel Switches Strategy on John Doe
His response to appeal abandon’s state Supreme Court’s position, suggesting its ruling is weak.
Aug 31st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
How Appeals Court Failed in Dassey Case
Three state judges overruled by federal court allowed ugly miscarriage of justice in Dassey conviction.
Aug 23rd, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Walker Appointee Says God Decides Law
State Supreme Court nominee Daniel Kelly says scriptures trump legal precedent.
Aug 12th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Why Courts Have Limited Photo ID
Two recent cases have made Wisconsin ground zero for voting rights.
Aug 11th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Appeals Court Overturns Case, Citing Miranda
Yes, rule can still apply, as court throws out sexual assault charge against 16-year-old.
Aug 3rd, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
