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Mother Given Lenient Sentence In Prior Drunk Driving Cases Now Charged With Strangulation, Child Abuse

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Marysa Noel Cartagena, 31, of Paddock Lake

PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. — A Paddock Lake woman previously convicted twice of driving while intoxicated with both of her children in the vehicle is now facing new felony charges alleging she physically abused those same children and strangled one of them, and was given a $5,000 cash bond by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II during a court appearance Wednesday.

Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jason Rossell (D) and
Walworth County Circuit Court Judge Estee Scholtz (D)
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Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.
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  2. Give here a custodial job at the courthouse for her sins. Then she can spend her days counting the pubes on the toilet.

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      2. I actually think you might like it because you’re always talking about it. It’s like you’re obsessed.You can’t talk about anything else

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  9. just keep giving her probation till she kills one of her kids then give her county jail work release. What a joke

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  11. Are you reading this ??

    Amanda Nedweski !!

    You have a knack for finding causes that need legislative intervention. The laws, minimum sentences and latitude allowed to judges in cases like this needs review and reform if possible.

    Sentences are supposed to be deterrents yet I believe that when crimes are committed by mothers it is because they are flat out not right in their own heads.
    The thoughts of what legal ramifications there might be are virtually non existent. Possible jail time isn’t even in their minds. They are not rational.

    Amanda. Put these laws on your reading list to look at if changes can be made !

    You are in your seat for a reason. From your district you can see problems that affect everyone.
    Think locally and your success here will have statewide implications for the good !

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