With the Books UnBound Library Collection: Criminal, you get all the State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE® Books UnBound™ criminal law titles in one focused online library. New to criminal defense or prosecution? Are you an experienced advocate that needs an answer to an out-of-the-ordinary fact pattern? Whatever your level of experience, this extensive collection of resources is designed to help you tackle the issues you encounter in your practice effectively and efficiently. Experience online access to a diverse range of titles covering essential topics, written by experienced Wisconsin practitioners. 

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Wisconsin Judicial Benchbook Vol. I: Criminal / Traffic 

Strategize for your next criminal or traffic law case with the same resource judges use to evaluate it – the Wisconsin Judicial Benchbook: Criminal and Traffic. Intended to be a practical, everyday working tool for judging cases efficiently, fairly, and correctly, the Criminal and Traffic Benchbook takes the same information judges use to conduct trials and puts it at your fingertips. A comprehensive distillation of the law integrated with the experiences, practices, and thoughts of many outstanding Wisconsin judges, this Benchbook contains essential content on everything from pretrial motions, jury issues, and trial procedures to verdicts, sentencing, and postconviction relief. Bring decades of courtroom experience to bear on your next criminal or traffic case with your copy of the Criminal and Traffic Judicial Benchbook. 

Wisconsin Criminal Defense Manual 

Developed by some of Wisconsin’s most successful, highly skilled criminal defense lawyers, the Wisconsin Criminal Defense Manual incorporates ideas, methods, forms, and checklists directly from their tried-and-true techniques. It combines substantive criminal law, procedure, and office systems into a versatile and invaluable guide to criminal defense practice in Wisconsin. It delivers extensive overviews of the law along with practice aids including checklists for pretrial motions, jury selection, postconviction proceedings, and more. You’ll also find a practical how-to on handling public defender cases. Ranked one of the State Bar’s most valued resources in reader surveys, the Wisconsin Criminal Defense Manual will be the source you turn to time and again for its guidance and wisdom on criminal proceedings in Wisconsin. 

The Wisconsin Rules of Evidence: A Courtroom Handbook 

Improve your trial performance with the latest edition of this quick, comprehensive guide to evidentiary rules in Wisconsin. The Handbook is one of the most sought-after resources in the State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE® library. Written by experienced judges and trial attorneys, it’s an indispensable tool for raising or responding to evidentiary arguments in the heat of trial. For the fastest and timeliest answers to evidentiary questions, count on the 11th edition of The Wisconsin Rules of Evidence: A Courtroom Handbook. 

Wisconsin Trial Practice 

Researched and written by experienced Wisconsin litigators, Wisconsin Trial Practice is a must-have for the practicing litigator. Designed with the trial process in mind, it walks you through each stage of a typical trial, dissecting issues in the order they’re likely to arise. You’ll find clear and concise statements of law, judicial commentary, and helpful practice tips, observations, and discussions combined in one comprehensive publication. Descriptive chapter titles, extensive outlines, and a topical index make finding information quick and intuitive. Whether you’re looking for tips on presenting evidence, making objections, or filing posttrial motions, the information is only seconds away when you have Wisconsin Trial Practice by your side.

Traffic Law and Practice in Wisconsin 

From simple licensing issues to complex driving offenses, smoothly navigate your next case with the clear and complete guidance you’ll find in Traffic Law and Practice in Wisconsin. Steer clear of unexpected hazards with advice from experienced Wisconsin judges, renowned defense attorneys, a former prosecutor, and former Department of Transportation employees, on licensing, moving violations, statutory procedures, impaired-driving offenses, and more. Traffic Law and Practice also includes helpful resources such as blood-alcohol charts, OWI arrest forms, information on breach and field sobriety tests, and more. Turn to Traffic Law and Practice in Wisconsin for effective strategies you can use in your next traffic law case. 

Wisconsin Juvenile Law Handbook

Wisconsin Juvenile Law Handbook covers the provisions of both Wisconsin's Juvenile Justice Code (chapter 938) and the Children's Code (chapter 48). In it, you’ll find detailed and practical explanations of the key aspects of delinquency, CHIPS, JIPS, and UCHIPS proceedings, including the rights of the parties, the intake process, the filing of a petition, discovery, hearings, and appeals. The Handbook also addresses specific procedures such as contempt and waiver into adult court and includes discussions of the termination of parental rights and parental consent for abortions.

Wisconsin Judicial Bencbook Vol. IV: Juvenile 

You’ll confidently address issues unique to children and juveniles with the Wisconsin Judicial Benchbook: Juvenile. Its clear outlines and step-by-step guidance will help you successfully navigate the complex system and special considerations associated with juvenile law — just as it helps the judges you’re appearing before. You’ll be certain about what to do at each stage of the proceedings with key steps of the proceedings highlighted alongside citations to the most relevant cases. Discover insights on a wide range of issues in juvenile law cases, including venue and jurisdiction, waiver, fact-finding, termination of parental rights, guardianships, adoption, and the Indian Child Welfare Act. 

Critical Terms in Criminal Proceedings in English and Spanish (Terminologías Esenciales en el Proceso Criminal en Español e Inglés)

An essential resource for lawyers and court interpreters, Critical Terms in Criminal Proceedings in English and Spanish addresses over 100 terms commonly used in criminal and traffic proceedings, providing clear, plain-language descriptions of the criminal process in both Spanish and English. Critical Terms gives you consistent explanations in clear, accurate, and largely dialect-neutral language so you can inform clients accurately. Designed for everyday use, it’s a quick, reliable resource tool ideal for easy transport wherever you need it. Represent your Spanish-speaking clients more effectively with help from Critical Terms in Criminal Proceedings in English and Spanish. 

With the Books UnBound Library Collection: Criminal , you get all the State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE® Books UnBound™ criminal law titles in one focused online library. New to criminal defense or prosecution? Are you an experienced advocate that needs an answer to an out-of-the-ordinary fact pattern? Whatever your level of experience, this extensive collection of resources is designed to help you tackle the issues you encounter in your practice effectively and efficiently. Experience online access to a diverse range of titles covering essential topics, written by experienced Wisconsin practitioners.