Constitutional Law, Misdemeanor and Wisconsin

Was Rittenhouse’s Possession of the AR-15 Unlawful?

JonathanTurley

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

In covering the motions hearing last week in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, I noted a surprising comment from Judge Bruce Schroeder that he had “spent hours” with the Wisconsin gun law and could not state with certainty what it means in this case. It is not clear that the statute actually bars possession by Rittenhouse.

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Statute Misdemeanor Criminal Law Felony

Rittenhouse Goes To Jury After Case Collapses in Court

JonathanTurley

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In coverage of this trial, one would think that there were parallel trials occurring in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Rittenhouse is facing six charges that range from first-degree homicide to a misdemeanor of being a minor in possession of a dangerous weapon. At this stage, the prosecution may celebrate even a misdemeanor conviction.

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Was Rittenhouse’s Possession of the AR-15 Unlawful?

Rittenhouse Goes To Jury After Case Collapses in Court

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