Right to a Speedy Trial- Newly-Discovered Evidence
Fisher appeals from a judgment of conviction for multiple offenses related to a shooting incident involving his former girlfriend and from an order of the circuit court denying Fisher’s postconviction motion for a new trial or resentencing without a hearing.
Summary Judgment-Estate Dispute
Victoria Finke appeals an order of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of Carl Totzke and C. Anthony Totzke.
Plea Withdrawal
Gomolla appeals from a judgment, entered upon her no-contest plea, convicting her of conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine (more than 50 grams) and from the circuit court’s order denying her postconviction motion for plea withdrawal.
4-level Enhancement
Harvey pleaded guilty to knowingly possessing a firearm after having been previously convicted of a crime punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year.
Supplemental Security Income
Hess sought various benefits from the Social Security Administration, including supplemental security income, disability insurance benefits, and disabled adult child benefits.
Sanctions-Improper Interference
Mullen alleged that the defendants, a youth volleyball club and its owners, had fraudulently concealed prior allegations of sexual abuse.
Compassionate Release
Thomas has a lengthy history of frivolous collateral attacks on his 2009 conviction for bank robbery.
Professional Misconduct – Costs
The supreme court reviews the recommendation of Referee James D. Friedman that the license of Attorney John O. Ifediora to practice law in Wisconsin be revoked due to professional misconduct.
Violation of Work Rules
In 2018, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (the “department”) discharged Andrew Dryja from his position as a conservation warden at the department’s warden station in Langlade County based on Dryja’s having allegedly violated three work rules.
Termination of Parental Rights
Emma appeals from the circuit court orders terminating her parental rights to her children: Ivan, Andrew, and Maddie.
Attorney Fees
In this small claims action, Lonnie Slocum and Graceful Living LLC (collectively “Graceful Living” unless context requires otherwise) appeal the judgment awarding Angela Drake double the amount of her security deposit, and costs and attorney fees.
Warrantless Search-Suppression of Evidence
Jacob Bertelsen appeals from a judgment convicting him of two felonies and from an order denying his postconviction motion.
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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