Recent Articles from dmc-admin
Senate passes governor’s legislative maps, a move that could keep case out of Supreme Court
Wisconsin's GOP-controlled Senate on Tuesday passed legislative maps that were proposed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers — a move that could ultimately prevent the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court from implementing maps that could be even worse for Republicans.
Counsel slams Trump-appointed judge for handling of prosecution
In August 2022, FBI agents executed a search warrant of Trump's Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, where they recovered boxes of classified documents.
Ballot Inclusion for Presidential Primary
Phillips, a U.S. representative from Minnesota and a declared Democratic presidential candidate, sought to be listed on Wisconsin's ballot after being included in New Hampshire's Democratic primary.
Delinquency Petition
On November 9, 2022, the State filed a delinquency petition charging M.D.B., Jr. (hereinafter M.D.B.). with operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent.
Right to a Speedy Trial- Newly-Discovered Evidence
Fisher appeals from a judgment of conviction for multiple offenses related to a shooting incident involving his former girlfriend and from an order of the circuit court denying Fisher’s postconviction motion for a new trial or resentencing without a hearing.
Summary Judgment-Estate Dispute
Victoria Finke appeals an order of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of Carl Totzke and C. Anthony Totzke.
Plea Withdrawal
Gomolla appeals from a judgment, entered upon her no-contest plea, convicting her of conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine (more than 50 grams) and from the circuit court’s order denying her postconviction motion for plea withdrawal.
4-level Enhancement
Harvey pleaded guilty to knowingly possessing a firearm after having been previously convicted of a crime punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year.
Supplemental Security Income
Hess sought various benefits from the Social Security Administration, including supplemental security income, disability insurance benefits, and disabled adult child benefits.
Sanctions-Improper Interference
Mullen alleged that the defendants, a youth volleyball club and its owners, had fraudulently concealed prior allegations of sexual abuse.
Compassionate Release
Thomas has a lengthy history of frivolous collateral attacks on his 2009 conviction for bank robbery.
Wisconsin Democrats inch closer to overturning Republican-drawn legislative maps
Litigation continues in more than a dozen states over U.S. House and state legislative districts that were enacted after the 2020 census.
Legal News
- Milwaukee drops security personnel ordinance
- Wisconsin Supreme Court tacks on additional months to already suspended lawyer
- Supreme Court: Abortion protester’s First Amendment rights violated
- These doctors were censured. Wisconsin’s prisons hired them anyway
- Ruling reinstates lawsuit over ‘Black Lives Matter’ school posters
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider whether 175-year-old law bans abortion
- Wisconsin man facing bestiality and felony bail jumping charges
- Waukesha County woman indicted in National Health Care Fraud Law Enforcement Action
- Man sentenced to 15 months for fraud involving luxury vehicles
- Wisconsin Department of Justice Fire Marshal investigating fire that killed six
- Ozaukee County first responders save family of three, father and son on Milwaukee River
- Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election
Case Digests
- Termination of Parental Rights
- First Amendment Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Late Filing
- Real Estate-Attorney Fees
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Variance-Interpretation of Zoning Ordinances
- Sentencing
- Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause-Jury Instructions
- Unlawful Collection Practices-Evidence
- Sentencing-Vindictiveness
- Prisoner Grievances-Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies