Wisconsin Justice Initiative
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 in Trumpland
She even won Sauk County, home base of Michael Screnock.
Apr 4th, 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
County’s Felony Traffic Cases Up 21%
2017 increase probably driven by tougher drunk driving laws.
Mar 19th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Muni Court Traffic Cases Up 30% in 2017
Numbers reflect change in pursuit policy Chief Flynn agreed to adopt.
Feb 26th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
County Jails Handle State Prison Overflow
But they’re “bordeline inhumane,” worse than state prisons, some say.
Feb 20th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Racine County Prisons Over Capacity
But Oregon prison is even more crowded
Feb 2nd, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
GOP Legislators Push Harsher Bail Rules
State constitutional amendment opposed by defense lawyers, supported by City of Milwaukee.
Feb 1st, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Bill Could Expunge More Criminal Records
Overrides state Supreme Court ruling, allows offenders to request this after completing sentences.
Jan 26th, 2018 by Margo Kirchner and Gretchen Schuldt
Ellsworth Prison at 213% of Capacity
U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that no more than 137% is acceptable.
Jan 11th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
