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Case Digests - WI Supreme Court

Jul 3, 2023

Jury Trial Request

The Supreme Court overturned the circuit court's decision that denied the appellant's request for a jury trial when his involuntary commitment was extended by twelve months in Walworth County.

Jul 3, 2023

Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings  

The supreme court reviews the recommendation of referee Charles H. Barr that the court declare Attorney William H. Green in default and suspend his license to practice law in Wisconsin for a period of two years for 24 counts of professional misconduct that arose out of six separate client matters.

Jul 3, 2023

Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings

The supreme court reviews referee Sue E. Bischel's recommendation that this court suspend Attorney Brian T. Stevens' license to practice law in Wisconsin for a period of 60 days and impose conditions on his practice of law thereafter.

Jul 3, 2023

Erroneous Exercise of Discretion

The Supreme Court reversed the court of appeals' decision to overturn the Defendant's conviction for second-degree sexual assault.

Jun 26, 2023

Special Assessment-Procedure

In this appeal regarding a special assessment, the Supreme Court upheld the court of appeals' decision affirming the circuit court's dismissal of the Village of Mukwonago as a defendant due to improper service of a notice of appeal.

Jun 26, 2023

Double Jeopardy-

The Supreme Court reversed the court of appeals' decision, which upheld the circuit court's dismissal of a criminal complaint against the defendant on double jeopardy grounds.

Jun 26, 2023

Suppression of Evidence-

The Supreme Court reversed the court of appeals' decision that upheld the circuit court's ruling to suppress the search results in a case.

Jun 26, 2023

Postconviction Relief

The Supreme Court overturned the circuit court's decision, which denied the petitioner's request for postconviction relief in a case involving a challenge to a condition of extended supervision and probation.

Jun 26, 2023

Insurance Claim

This is an insurance dispute over damages allegedly caused by the deficient construction of an in-ground pool.

Jun 12, 2023

Zoning Ordinance

Trustee Jan Miller serves on the Village Board of Lyndon Station.

Jun 12, 2023

Hearsay

This case raises two issues.

Jun 12, 2023

Involuntary Administration of Medication

Anderson petitioned for review of a court of appeals decision, State v. Anderson, No. 2020AP819-CR, unpublished slip op. (Wis. Ct. App. Mar. 16, 2021), that affirmed the circuit court's order authorizing the involuntary administration of medication to restore Anderson's competency.

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