Double Jeopardy
We consider in this case whether to overrule a longstanding interpretation of the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment.
Extraordinary Sessions
We accepted the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin's petition to bypass the court of appeals in order to decide whether the Wisconsin Legislature's December 2018 extraordinary session comported with the Wisconsin Constitution.
Court Error – Nuisance Claim
The petitioner, Alan Pinter, seeks review of an unpublished court of appeals decision affirming the circuit court's grant of summary judgment dismissing his claims against the Village of Stetsonville for negligence and private nuisance.
Plea Withdrawal
Mr. Tyrus Lee Cooper moved the circuit court, prior to sentencing, to withdraw his guilty plea.
Statutory Interpretation
Rural Mutual Insurance Company seeks review of an unpublished per curiam decision of the court of appeals affirming the circuit court's grant of summary judgment dismissing Rural Mutual's subrogation claims.
Termination of Parental Rights
D.J.S. appeals an order terminating his parental rights to E.W.D. A jury found that three grounds existed to terminate his parental rights: continuing need of protection or services, abandonment, and failure to assume parental responsibility.
Court Error – Motion for Reconsideration
Steven Peplinski appeals from a judgment of conviction and an order denying his motion for reconsideration entered by the Jackson County Circuit Court.
Insurance Claim – Negligence
Keith Schroeder and his insurer, Humana Insurance Company (collectively, Schroeder), appeal a summary judgment granted in favor of Fahrner Asphalt Sealers.
Child Placement
Nichole Day, pro se appellant, appeals a circuit court order revising a prior child placement order.
Search Warrant – Probable Cause
Corey Hershey appeals a judgment of conviction for possession of child pornography.
Sentencing – Conditional Release
Graham Stowe was found not guilty by reason of mental disease or mental defect (NGI) based on charges of violent criminal conduct in 2004 and was committed to the custody of the Department of Health Services (the department).
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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