Verdict News
Nelson Defense Group has earned widespread media attention for securing favorable verdicts in notable, high-pressure cases. Our team is dedicated to providing a client-focused defense, guiding each case with strategic precision and unwavering commitment—regardless of public scrutiny or media coverage.
As a Wisconsin criminal defense firm, we leverage our deep knowledge of the state’s courts and insights into potential juror perspectives to deliver defense strategies tailored to each client’s unique situation.
CASE NEWS
Not Guilty - Homicide
A jury found our client not guilty of First Degree Reckless Homicide following a week-long trial. The case involved a shooting in the Town of Weston, and the defense successfully argued that our client acted to protect his family in a dangerous and volatile situation.
County: Dunn
CASE NEWS
Not Guilty - Homicide
A jury took less than two hours to return a not guilty verdict in a case involving multiple charges stemming from a tragic 2013 vehicle accident in Pierce County. The client had faced serious charges, including homicide by negligent operation and reckless driving causing injury.
County: Pierce
CASE NEWS
Not Guilty - Homicide
A jury found our client not guilty of party to the crime of felony murder in a 2014 Superior shooting case. Prosecutors alleged a planned robbery, but the defense successfully argued there was no conspiracy and no knowledge of a weapon. The jury reached its decision after two hours of deliberation.
County: Douglas
CASE NEWS
Not Guilty - Homicide
A jury found our client not guilty of vehicular homicide.
County: Chippewa
CASE NEWS
Not Guilty - Homicide
A juvenile case involving a teenager charged with a fatal shooting of a family member.
County: Ashland
CASE NEWS
Not Guilty - Homicide
A client represented by Nelson Defense Group was found not guilty by a jury on all charges connected to the tragic death of one of his infant twins. The defense demonstrated that the injuries cited by the prosecution were more consistent with a medical condition rather than abuse.
County: Saint Croix