Plain Error – RICO
For about 30 years, Eddie Hicks worked as a police officer in Chicago.
Due Process Violation
Plaintiffs Rock River Health Care, LLC, International Nursing & Rehab Center, LLC, and Island City Rehabilitation Center, LLC, (collectively the “Providers”) brought suit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and the Medicaid Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1396a et seq., alleging that the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (the “Department”) violated constitutional and statutory law in retroactive[...]
Weekly Case Digests – November 8, 2021 – November 12, 2021
Weekly Case Digests – November 8, 2021 - November 12, 2021
Sentence Modification
The issue in this appeal is whether the COVID-19 pandemic, as it may affect Thomas M. Parkman, is a “new factor” for purposes of modifying Parkman’s sentence.
Unlawful-stop Claim – Reasonable Suspicion – Suppression of Evidence
The State of Wisconsin appeals the circuit court’s order granting Nicholas Reed Adell’s motion to suppress evidence arising from a traffic stop.
Involuntary Commitment and Medication
In September 2019, the Circuit Court of Marquette County entered an order involuntarily committing T.W. for mental health treatment for six months, pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 51.20.
Estate – Real Property Dispute
Roger Palmer appeals a circuit court judgment that partitioned a parcel of real property between Roger and the estate of his brother, Kenneth Palmer.
Sentencing Guidelines – Resentencing
Antonio Davenport challenges the prison sentence he received after the revocation of his probation.
Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
Todd DiMiceli appeals a judgment of conviction for two counts of possession of child pornography.
Breach of Contract – Trade Violations
Nathan Bikowski contracted with Pro Seamless of Wisconsin, Inc. to replace the roof and siding on his residence, and he was unsatisfied with Pro Seamless’s performance.
Guardian ad Litem – Child Placement
Jacob Sell, pro se, appeals orders determining child placement and ordering payment of Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and expert witness fees.
Involuntary Commitment and Medication
Jason appeals from orders extending his WIS. STAT. ch. 51 involuntary commitment, and for his involuntary medication and treatment.
Legal News
- Milwaukee drops security personnel ordinance
- Wisconsin Supreme Court tacks on addition months to already suspended lawyer
- Supreme Court: Abortion protester’s First Amendment rights violated
- These doctors were censured. Wisconsin’s prisons hired them anyway
- Ruling reinstates lawsuit over ‘Black Lives Matter’ school posters
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider whether 175-year-old law bans abortion
- Wisconsin man facing bestiality and felony bail jumping charges
- Waukesha County woman indicted in National Health Care Fraud Law Enforcement Action
- Man sentenced to 15 months for fraud involving luxury vehicles
- Wisconsin Department of Justice Fire Marshal investigating fire that killed six
- Ozaukee County first responders save family of three, father and son on Milwaukee River
- Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election
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