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Mootness Doctrine-Harmless Error
The Supreme Court reaffirmed its earlier decision in Sauk County v. S.A.M., concluding that vacating an expired recommitment order would still have practical legal consequences.
Chapter 51 Commitments Commitment-Harmless Error
Mark was detained for involuntary commitment after being found incompetent in a related criminal case.
Dangerousness Standard-Criminal Competency
Naomi K.B. was found incompetent to proceed in a criminal case and committed under § 971.14.
Americans with Disabilities Act- Termination of parental rights
After A.V.L. was removed from her guardian’s care, DMCW developed a reunification plan tailored to G.L., who had an intellectual disability and mental health diagnoses.
Abuse of Discretion-Waiver to Adult Court
A.V., age sixteen, was charged with severely abusing her one-month-old son, causing life-threatening injuries.
Termination of Parental Rights – Tneffective Assistance of Counsel
Kevin’s daughter, Kylie, was removed from her parents’ care as an infant in 2020 and remained in foster care throughout subsequent legal proceedings pertaining to Kevin’s parental rights.
Right of Survivorship-Appellate Procedure
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals affirmed a probate judgment excluding two Illinois bank accounts from Anthony Machak’s estate, concluding that the accounts passed directly to his son, Gregory Machak, by right of survivorship.
Judicial Vindictiveness-Sentencing
Sandlin was convicted of repeated sexual assault of the same child and possession of child pornography.
Sentencing Discretion-No-Contact Order
Brister had been convicted of child neglect and OWI after driving intoxicated with his two-year-old daughter unsecured in the vehicle while a loaded firearm was present.
Exclusionary Rule and Blood Draw Procedures-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Ulwelling was convicted of fourth-offense operating while intoxicated. The circuit court rejected his challenges to the admission of his blood test results and the effectiveness of his trial counsel.
Plea Agreement-Criminal Procedure
In 2018, Adefusi entered into a plea agreement with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas, pleading guilty to aiding and abetting passport fraud.
Voting Rights Act-Vote Dillution
The City of Hammond and three individual voters challenged Indiana’s use of the “Missouri Plan” for selecting superior court judges in Lake County.
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Case Digests
- Mootness Doctrine-Harmless Error
- Chapter 51 Commitments Commitment-Harmless Error
- Dangerousness Standard-Criminal Competency
- Americans with Disabilities Act- Termination of parental rights
- Abuse of Discretion-Waiver to Adult Court
- Termination of Parental Rights – Tneffective Assistance of Counsel
- Right of Survivorship-Appellate Procedure
- Judicial Vindictiveness-Sentencing
- Sentencing Discretion-No-Contact Order
- Exclusionary Rule and Blood Draw Procedures-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Plea Agreement-Criminal Procedure
- Voting Rights Act-Vote Dillution
