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Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Derrick Dwayne Conn, Sr., appeals a judgment of conviction for first-degree sexual assault of a child, and an order denying his postconviction motion.
Jury Instructions-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
The State charged Tipton with attempted second-degree sexual assault of a child under sixteen years of age arising out of allegations that Tipton attempted to have sexual contact with his girlfriend’s 13-year-old daughter, A.B., on June 28, 2019.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Margaret Bach, pro se, appeals from an injunction issued against her pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 813.123 (2021-22),1 prohibiting her from interfering with the delivery of protective services to her adult son, Aaron, and from contacting Aaron without the consent of his guardian, Life Navigators, Inc.
Contracts
Hoffman, pro se, appeals from a judgment awarding $7,333.80 to Travis Layher and ordering Layher to return a vehicle to Hoffman at Hoffman’s expense.
Postconviction Relief-Evidence Exclusion-Ineffective Assistance
On May 15, 2017, Gianna, the daughter of Hall’s girlfriend, informed law enforcement that Hall had sexually assaulted her the night before.
Postconviction Relief-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel-Sanctions
In his eighth attempt to obtain postconviction relief, Rafeal D. Newson appeals the circuit court’s orders denying his petition for habeas corpus and denying his motion for reconsideration.
Termination of Parental Rights
Appeals from an order of the circuit court terminating her parental rights to her son, John.2 On appeal, H.C. argues that WIS. STAT. § 48.426(3) is unconstitutional on its face because it does not define a specific burden of proof for the State at the dispositional phase of a proceeding to terminate parental rights.
Postconviction Relief-Sentence Modification
Lyons appealed his conviction and the denial of his postconviction motion for sentence modification.
Employment Law
On June 17, 2020, MFD Chief Mark Rohlfing terminated Peden from his position as a heavy-equipment operator.
Evidence
The City of Glendale appeals from an order of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of Robert Cronwell and ordering the City to produce an unredacted version of the application to sell alcohol beverages submitted by PrimeTime Events, LLC.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Hudson was convicted by a jury of second-degree reckless homicide as a party to a crime (PTAC).
Warrantless Search
Law enforcement stopped a vehicle driven by Ashley Campbell. While an officer drafted citations for traffic infractions, another officer arrived with a police canine and ordered Campbell and her passenger out of the vehicle.
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