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Case Digests

Nov 20, 2023

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel-Insufficient Evidence

Trenton Adrian Brown appeals a judgment entered following a jury trial convicting him of one count of possessing heroin with intent to deliver, as a party to a crime and repeater, and one count of obstructing an officer, and an order denying postconviction relief.

Nov 20, 2023

Zoning Law-Certiorari Review

Eagle Cove Camp & Conference Center, Inc. (Eagle Cove), appeals from the circuit court’s order denying its petition for certiorari relief and affirming the decision of the Oneida County Board of Adjustment (the Board), which denied Eagle Cove’s application for a conditional use permit (CUP).

Nov 20, 2023

Postconviction Motion-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Treadwell appeals from a judgment entered following a jury trial convicting him of one count of first-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of thirteen, and an order denying his postconviction motion.

Nov 20, 2023

Suppression of Evidence

On January 23, 2022, Javares Hudson walked into the Carle BroMenn Medical Center seeking emergency treatment for a gunshot wound.

Nov 20, 2023

Social Security Overpayment Recovery- “Reopening”

Fitschen received a diagnosis of advanced cancer, prompting him to cease working. In 2000, the Social Security Administration (SSA) granted Fitschen eligibility for disability benefits.

Nov 20, 2023

Probable Cause

Law enforcement utilized a confidential source (CS) to conduct two controlled methamphetamine transactions with Christopher Deeren.

Nov 20, 2023

Suppression of Evidence-Warrantless Search

Two individuals approached a neighboring unit, explaining that they were attempting to contact the resident of Apartment 7.

Nov 20, 2023

Constitutional Rights-Right to hunt- Freedom of Speech

Article I, section 26 of the Wisconsin Constitution safeguards the right to hunt, with a specific statute enacted in 1990 criminalizing various forms of harassment against hunters.

Nov 13, 2023

Involuntary Commitment-Competency

Paul was charged with first-degree intentional homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide, and aggravated battery stemming from allegations that, in May 2020, he stabbed his father to death and he stabbed his mother.

Nov 13, 2023

Breach of Contract-Landlord/Tenant

312 East Wisconsin Building, LLC (312 East) appeals from the order dismissing its breach of contract claim against Project Build Behavioral Health LLC (Project Build).

Nov 13, 2023

Tax Exemption for Trust

North Central Conservancy Trust, Inc., owner of 160 acres of property in the Town of Harrison, (“the Trust”) filed a civil action challenging the Town of Harrison’s (“the Town”) decision to disallow the Trust’s claim for tax exemption under WIS. STAT. § 74.35 (2021-22).

Nov 13, 2023

Writ of Mandamus-Abolishing Municipal Court

In 2004, the Village of Roberts established a municipal court.

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