Wisconsin Justice Initiative
Experts Question Schimel’s School Safety Grants
Sending mental health professionals to training designed for security officers?
Aug 22nd, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Bail Jumping Charges Soar in Some Counties
Iowa, Chippewa and Eau Claire counties the worst, but Milwaukee has many, too.
Jul 20th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Plague of Bail Jumping Charges
134% increase in such charges in state since 2000 may force innocent people to plead guilty.
Jul 12th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
State ‘Cocaine Mom’ Law Reinstated
Federal court overrules state court decision voiding law allowing jailing of drug-using mothers.
Jun 25th, 2018 by Margo Kirchner
Judge Overrules Traffic Stop Arrest
Milwaukee police officers had no grounds for interrogating driver, appeals judge rules.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
County Board Okays Pot Referendum
Hope is that advisory referendum will push state legislators to act.
May 25th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Offense At Age Nine a Felony?
State high court approves adult felony charge though offender then said to be eight or nine.
May 23rd, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Just 13% of City’s Pot Cases Involve Whites
Blacks and Hispanics make up 57% of city population but 86% of pot cases in 2017.
May 15th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
36 Judges Call for Defense Lawyer Pay Hikes
Circuit judges from 18 counties cite difficulties finding lawyers for indigent defendants.
May 13th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
State Incarcerations Surpass National Average
Wisconsin now imprisons a higher percent of people than national average and neighboring states.
May 9th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Public Defenders Group Backs Higher Lawyer Fees
List of attorneys in state willing to defend indigent clients declines 16% in last five years.
May 3rd, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
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
