8th Amendment Violation – Failure to Exhaust Administrative Remedies
Before bringing a tort claim against the United States, a plaintiff must first exhaust her administrative remedies by presenting her claim to the appropriate federal agency.
8th Amendment Violation
The plaintiffs were inmates at Stateville Correctional Center when they were struck by buckshot fired by the defendant prison guards.
Weekly Case Digests – August 19, 2019 – August 23, 2019
Weekly Case Digests – August 19, 2019 – August 23, 2019
OWI – Motion to Suppress to Denied
Lonnie Ayotte appeals a judgment of the circuit court entered on a jury verdict finding him guilty of operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited alcohol concentration, as a fourth offense, contrary to WIS. STAT. § 346.63(1)(b) (2015-16).
Certiorari Review – Probation
Armond Hill appeals an order on certiorari affirming the respondent’s decision to revoke his probation.
Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
In 2016, James Culver was on extended supervision that had been imposed in 2008 when he was sentenced for OWI, as a fifth offense, and with minors in his vehicle, pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 346.65(2)(f).
Court Error – Damages
This case returns to us following remand and arises from claims brought by Jeffrey Riggert under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) against John Reed.
Divorce – Property Division
Angela Strunsee (formerly Angela La Bri) and Jeffrey La Bri were divorced in the Washington County Circuit Court.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Gilbear H. Valdez, Jr., appeals from a judgment of conviction and an order denying his postconviction motion.
Sentencing Guidelines
The State appeals from an order dismissing six felony counts against Medford B. Matthews, III, leaving one misdemeanor count of sexual intercourse with a child.
Statutory Interpretation
This case involves a challenge by Garfield Baptist Church to the City of Pewaukee’s charges for use of its storm water management system.
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