Foreclosure – RESPA Violation
This case arises from a foreclosure action filed by The Bank of New York Mellon against Elizabeth and Michael Brozek.
Court Error – Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
Marcus Lorenzo Jew appeals the judgment convicting him, upon the jury’s guilty verdicts, of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, as a party to a crime, while using a dangerous weapon; possession of a firearm by a felon; misdemeanor unlawful use of a telephone by threatening harm, as an act of domestic abuse; misdemeanor disorderly conduct, as an act of domestic abuse; and misdemeanor diso[...]
OWI – Warrantless Search – Blood Test
Donnie Gene Richards was found by a sheriff’s deputy behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, severely injured, at the scene of an accident.
Abuse of Discretion – Exclusion of Evidence
Justin D. Blanchard appeals the judgment of conviction entered after a jury found him guilty of battery and disorderly conduct as acts of domestic abuse perpetrated against E.U., with whom he lived and had a child.
Prisoner – Involuntary Commitment
S.N.W. appeals from an order of the circuit court extending his involuntary commitment and from an order for involuntary medication and treatment.
CHIPS – Jurisdiction
The State of Wisconsin appeals from the trial court’s order granting relief on M.A’s petition alleging that J.A., her son, was a child in need of protection or services (CHIPS).
Termination of Parental Rights
S.M.F. appeals from orders of the circuit court terminating her parental rights to M.J.S. and N.D.S.
Attorney Disciplinary Hearing
Attorney Wendy Alison Nora appeals from various interlocutory orders and a final report issued by the referee, Attorney James Winiarski.
OWI – Warrantless Search – Blood Test
Yancy Dieter faces criminal charges that include homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.
Court Error – Other-acts Evidence
Isabel Ortega, Jr., appeals a judgment of conviction entered after a jury found him guilty of four sexual offenses against his daughter, Rosa.
Sentencing Guidelines
Marcus Durham received a 35-year sentence for a federal drug offense that was later reduced to 20 years due to subsequent amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines.
ADA Violation – Retaliation Claim
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) twice fired Janet Kotaska because she could not lift up to 75 pounds.
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Case Digests
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Double Jeopardy; Sentencing
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Sexual Assault-Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Contract-Negligence
- Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; Discovery
- Family Law; Child Support; Property Division First paragraph(s)
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel- Exclusion of Evidence of Witness Bias
- Postconviction Relief-Sentencing-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- 14th Amendment – Due Process
- Criminal-Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
- Bankruptcy-Tax
- Civil Rights – 14th Amendment-Jury Instructions
- Contract; Foreclosure and Property