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Sufficiency of Evidence-Right to Testify
After being convicted of homicide by operation of a motor vehicle with a restricted, controlled substance, Kapfhamer argued that trial counsel was ineffective for incorrectly advising him that, if he testified, the jury would learn that his prior convictions were for operating while intoxicated. He also claimed his waiver of the right to testify was invalid and that the evidence was insufficient t[...]
Postconviction Relief-Procedural Bars
In a postconviction motion, Smith argued that newly discovered evidence showed a detective who testified at his suppression hearing had engaged in misconduct and provided false testimony in an unrelated case.
Medical Indifference-Monell Liability
The Thomson was transported to a hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin, after experiencing a seizure.
Excessive Force-Municipal Liability
The After threatening his ex-wife and her nephew with what appeared to be a firearm while intoxicated, Davis left his residence and fell asleep at a neighbor’s home.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964-First Amendment
Spengler, a special education administrator, was employed by a Wisconsin educational service agency that provided support to multiple school districts.
Breach of Contract-Wrongul Termination
Black & Veatch Construction, Inc. entered into a subcontract with The Boldt Company for the assembly of a wind farm in Illinois.
Fourth Amendment-Good Faith Exception
The Martinez was stopped in Illinois after state police received information from another law enforcement agency indicating that his tractor-trailer was transporting a large quantity of narcotics.
Immigration: Timing of Petitions–Equitable Tolling
Two noncitizens, E.E.V. and M.C.C.-G., petitioned for review of removal orders directing their removal from the United States to their respective home countries, where they claimed they would face persecution or torture.
Fourth Amendment-Good Faith Exception (Exclusionary Rule)-Cyber Fraud
Federal authorities investigated Eta, suspecting him of leading a transnational cyber fraud and money laundering scheme based in Nigeria that targeted U.S. victims.
Social Security Disability Benefits-Harmless Error
The Liapis, who has a history of bipolar disorder, chronic orthopedic pain, and an ear injury, applied for disability benefits in July 2020, alleging that he had been unable to work since December 2019.
State Supreme Court backs Kaul on settlement funds
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Attorney General Josh Kaul can direct multistate lawsuit settlement funds to state programs without legislative approval.
Green Bay clerk placed on leave amid ballot probe
Green Bay's city clerk was placed on administrative leave as the Wisconsin Elections Commission investigates duplicate absentee ballots in two elections.
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Case Digests
- Protective Placement-Sufficiency of Evidence
- Insurance Coverage Exclusions-Policy Interpretation
- Writ of Mandamus-Public Records Law
- Statute of Limitations-Notice of Claim Requirements
- Contempt of Court-Family Law
- Void Lease-Periodic Tenancy
- Landlord Tenant Law-Rent Recovery
- Double Jeopardy-Criminal Procedure
- OWI-Probable Cause
- Injunction bonds-Forfeiture
- Sufficiency of Evidence-Right to Testify
- Postconviction Relief-Procedural Bars
