Michael O’Hear

Michael O’Hear, professor of law at Marquette University.

He is an editor of the journal Federal Sentencing Reporter 

Books by Michael O’Hear:

• Wisconsin Sentencing in the Tough-on-Crime Era: How Judges Retained Power and Why Mass Incarceration Happened Anyway

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Content referencing Michael O’Hear

Despite Rapidly Aging Prison Population, Wisconsin Rarely Grants Compassionate Release

Individuals with terminal illnesses or declining health find themselves dying in prison.

Oct 9th, 2025 by Mario Koran and Sreejita Patra

GOP Bill Could Send Thousands of Wisconsin Residents Back To Prison

Sponsors say changes to the revocation process would target repeat offenders.

Mar 20th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr

Court Watch

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

The Incredible Flip-Flop

Did the Fire & Police Commission bend to mob mentality or act as a responsible policy maker?

Dec 12th, 2012 by Mark Doremus