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Criminal Practice and Procedure by Christine Wiseman and Michael Tobin
Call Number: KFW2930 .W661 v. 9Publication Date: Updated Annually"Written by two respected authorities on Wisconsin criminal law, Criminal Law & Procedure provides an up-to-date introduction to criminal practice in Wisconsin. The authors present criminal procedure from the pre-indictment stage to trial, as well as analyze applicable caselaw, statutes, and related constitutional issues." - Thomson Reuters -
Effective Justice Strategies in Wisconsin: A Report of Findings and Recommendations by Suzanne Tallarico, Fred Cheesman, Matt Kleiman, & Mary Beth Kirven
Call Number: KFW2908 .E44 2012Publication Date: 2012Report to the Director of State Courts and the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Planning and Policy Advisory Committee, Effective Justice Strategies Subcommittee
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Joint Legislative Council's Report of the Study Committee on Bail and Conditions of pretrial Release by Katie Bender-Olson & David Moore
Call Number: KFW2418 .L43 2019-2020 JLCR 19-09Publication Date: 20192019 Senate Joint Resolution 13 and Senate Bills 98, 99, and 101
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The Wisconsin Bail Manual by Michele Lavigne, Bonnie Hoffman, & Renee Spence
Call Number: Electronic Resource (accessible online)Publication Date: 2018Introduction -- The importance of zealously advocating for pretrial release and reasonable conditions -- Tools for litigation pretrial release and reasonable conditions at the initial appearance -- Advocating for the client: before, during, and after the initial appearance -- Specific problem areas -- Appendix 1: the Milwaukee model: public safety assessment (PSA) -- Appendix 2: the LaCrosse model: COMPAS Plus -- Appendix 3: bail forfeiture proceedings -
Wisconsin Criminal Defense Manual by Kathleen Pakes
Call Number: KFW2975.D48 C747ISBN: 9781578625871Publication Date: Updated Biannually"Whether you need advice on organizing your files, negotiating a plea bargain, or filing motions before trial, make the Wisconsin Criminal Defense Manual your guide. Whatever your level of experience, the Manual can help you advance your practice and obtain the best possible outcomes for your clients." - State Bar of WI -
Wisconsin Judicial Benchbooks by State Bar of Wisconsin
Call Number: KFW2915.W5 J87ISBN: 9781578625192Publication Date: Updated Annuallyv.1-1A Criminal and Traffic
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Corpus Juris Secundum
Call Number: KF 154 .C62 v. 8 and v. 16CPublication Date: Updated Periodically§ 7. Purpose of bail—Purpose of
constitutional provisions or statutory
scheme governing bail. 8 C.J.S. Bail
§ 1632. Constitutional rights with respect
to bail or release on one's own
recognizance. 16C C.J.S. Constitutional Law -
Criminal Justice Standards by American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
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The Criminal Law Handbook by Paul. Bergman & Sara J. Berman
Call Number: KF9619.6 .B47 2024ISBN: 9781413331479Publication Date: 2024'Learn the ins and outs of criminal law, from arrest to appeal and beyond. The Criminal Law Handbook walks you through the criminal justice system, explaining complicated rules and processes in plain English. An intuitive structure, a question-and-answer format, and illustrating examples help make this book what it is: an easy-to-understand guide for anyone involved or interested in the criminal justice process." - Nolo -
Criminal Procedure by Wayne R. LaFave, Jerold H. Israel, Nancy J. King, & Orin S. Kerr
Call Number: KF9619 .L344Publication Date: Updated Annually"Focusing on the pattern used by most states, the authors of Criminal Procedure provide step-by-step guidance through the typical state court criminal justice system. They explore every facet of criminal procedure from pre-arrest to pretrial, trial, postconviction, and appellate proceedings. Footnote documentation citing pivotal Supreme Court decisions is included." - Thomson Retuers -
Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Limitations in a Nutshell by Jerold Israel, Wayne LaFave, & Ric Simmons
Call Number: KF9619.3 .I8 2024ISBN: 9798887864327Publication Date: 2024"This Nutshell is intended for use by law students of constitutional criminal procedure. It is a succinct analysis of the constitutional standards of major current significance. It covers search and seizure (including wiretapping), interrogation, identification, right to counsel, self-incrimination, bail, trial rules, and appellate process. The book does not cover state or federal statutes or other non-constitutional standards. The text provides the scope and highlights you need to excel in understanding this field. This will enable you to answer exam questions more quickly and accurately, and enhance your skills as an attorney." - West Academic
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