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Jan 7, 2019

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Shane Crutchfield was charged with several Illinois drug crimes and faced enhanced penalties based on his lengthy criminal record.

Jan 7, 2019

Fair Labor Standards Act Violation – Dormant Commerce Clause

In this case, a number of current and former flight attendants challenge an airline’s compensation policy of paying for their work in the air but not on the ground.

Jan 7, 2019

Anti-Terrorism Act

On May 16, 2009, U.S. Army Specialist David Schaefer, Jr., was killed by a roadside bomb while serving a tour of duty in Iraq.

Jan 7, 2019

Sentencing Guidelines

Justin Kohl was convicted of three federal controlled substance offenses.

Jan 7, 2019

Abuse of Discretion – Evidentiary Ruling

Khalid Hamdan appeals his 2014 conviction on three counts related to his activities involving XLR-11, a Schedule I synthetic cannabinoid used to make the street drug “spice.”

Jan 7, 2019

ADA Violation

The plaintiff H.P., a minor, through her father W.P., claims that the defendant Naperville Community Unit School District #203 violated H.P.’s rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act by disallowing H.P. from completing high school in District #203 after she moved to another school district.

Jan 7, 2019

Sufficiency of Evidence

For his role in designing and implementing a scheme to defraud manufacturers that issue coupons for consumer products, a grand jury charged El Paso businessman Thomas Balsiger with 25 counts of wire fraud and conspiracy both to commit wire fraud and obstruct justice.

Jan 7, 2019

Sentencing Guidelines

Michael Bostock pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine and has been sentenced to 125 months’ imprisonment, which he contends is unreasonably high.

Jan 4, 2019

Weekly Case Digests – December 31, 2018 – January 4, 2019

Weekly Case Digests – December 31, 2018 – January 4, 2019

Jan 2, 2019

Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied – Warrantless Search

This is a review of an unpublished decision of the court of appeals affirming a judgment of conviction of the Circuit Court for Monroe County, David Rice, Judge.

Jan 2, 2019

OWI – Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied

Kenneth Raney, pro se, appeals a conviction for operating while intoxicated as a first offense, in violation of WIS. STAT. § 346.63(1)(a), following a jury trial, and apparently intends to challenge an order denying his motion to suppress evidence.

Jan 2, 2019

Breach of Contract

Thair Kutkut signed a contract with J.C. Property Management, LLC for eviction move-out services.

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