Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Eau Claire man gets probation in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
A Wisconsin man will spend three years on probation for participating in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings
We review the report of Referee James Evenson recommending that the court suspend Attorney Eric L. Crandall's license to practice law in Wisconsin for 60 days.
Certiorari Review – Tax Assessment
The petitioner, City of Waukesha (the City), seeks review of a published opinion of the court of appeals that reversed the circuit court's order that allowed the City to seek certiorari review of a tax assessment determination of the City of Waukesha Board of Review (the Board).
Involuntary Commitment and Medication – Extension
On May 18, 2021, after an evidentiary hearing, the Circuit Court for Waupaca County signed two orders regarding G.T.H., each of which was requested by Waupaca County.
Postconviction Motioned Denied – Due Process Violation
Nestor Luis Vega was arrested after an informant told law enforcement officers that he purchased heroin from Vega on five separate occasions.
Postconviction Relief – Plea Withdrawal
Anthony Carl Chancy appeals judgments of conviction for two counts of second-degree recklessly endangering safety and an order denying his postconviction motion to withdraw two pleas of guilty.
Child Support Modification
Michael Eisenga appeals an order denying his motion to modify child support.
Motion for New Trial – Admissible Evidence
Dennis Hassel appeals a judgment of conviction for first-degree intentional homicide.
Order Correcting Opinion
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that corrections were made to paragraph 17 in the above-captioned opinion which was released on December 16, 2021.
Statutory Interpretation – Patient Health Care Records Access
John Schuler’s attorneys were charged $29.79 for “certification” and “retrieval fee[s]” on March 21, 2017, by Schubbe Family Chiropractic, Ltd. (Schubbe) for requested healthcare records under WIS. STAT. § 146.83 (2019-20).
Wisconsin GOP leader Vos to meet with election fraud backers
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Tuesday he is meeting with advocates for decertifying President Joe Biden's win in the battleground state, hours before he and the state Senate's top Republican were to discuss the topic with county GOP leaders.
Man who killed parents wants to skip court sentencing
Attorneys for man convicted of killing and dismembering his parents have asked a judge to allow their client to skip his own sentencing hearing in Dane County.
Legal News
- UW-Milwaukee chancellor to step down next year amid handling of Pro-Hamas protesters
- Wisconsin Republicans are improperly blocking conservation work, court says
- Man hurt when home in rural Wisconsin explodes has died, authorities say
- Wisconsin Supreme Court changes course, will allow expanded use of ballot drop boxes this fall
- Gov. Evers appoints Travis Maze as Jefferson County Sheriff
- Democrat Dora Drake wins open seat in Wisconsin state Senate
- Wisconsin joins coalition urging Supreme Court to uphold federal ghost gun regulations
- GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide
- NFL is liable for $4,707,259,944.64 in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case
- Milwaukee Police investigating fatal downtown crash
- Milwaukee drops security personnel ordinance
- Wisconsin Supreme Court tacks on additional months to already suspended lawyer
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