Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Scott Walker, a resident of the Town of Fennimore in Grant County, was found guilty at a jury trial of “intentionally pointing a firearm at or toward” another person, contrary to WIS. STAT. § 941.20(1)(c), a misdemeanor.
Waiver of Surcharge – Domestic Abuse Assessment
Amanuel Ayele appeals a judgment of conviction for battery, contrary to WIS. STAT. § 940.19(1), and orders of the circuit court denying his motions for postconviction relief and reconsideration.
Due Process Violation
Greg Griswold appeals pro se from a judgment of eviction that was entered by the circuit court after a jury trial.
Court Error – Recreational Immunity
Rachel and Kurt Warrington, individually and as the personal representatives of their son K.W.’s estate, appeal the circuit court order that dismissed their negligence claims against the City of Prairie du Chien and the Prairie du Chien Area School District.
OWI – Sentencing Guidelines
Alfonso Loayza appeals a judgment of conviction for operating while intoxicated and an order denying his postconviction motion.
Divorce – Maintenance Modification
In this divorce case, Angelika Heintz appeals postjudgment orders of the circuit court that reduced the amount of the monthly maintenance paid to her by her husband, Bruce Heintz, and required Angelika to refund to Bruce maintenance overpayment.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Harland Swenson appeals a judgment of conviction and an order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Divorce – Property Division
Michael Lyubchenko appeals the property division portion of a judgment dissolving his marriage to Tatiana Laiter.
Abuse of Discretion – Restitution
Nieman, acting pro se, appeals a judgment of conviction and an order denying his postconviction motion.
Equal Protection Violation
Village of Mishicot appeals from an order dismissing a citation for an ordinance violation against Jodi A. Arseneau.
Termination of Parental Rights
C.M. appeals an order of the trial court terminating her parental rights of M.K., Jr. C.M. asserts that the court erroneously exercised its discretion in entering a default judgment against her and then denying C.M.’s motion to vacate that default judgment without granting an evidentiary hearing.
Abuse of Discretion – Other-acts Evidence
Alan Lee Moore appeals a judgment of conviction, following a jury trial, of trafficking a child as a party to a crime.
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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