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Case Digests

Jan 16, 2024

Exclusion of Evidence

Johnson, faced charges for possessing a firearm as a person with a prior felony conviction, a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).

Jan 16, 2024

Suppression of Statements

Wesley was brought in by Wisconsin police for questioning in connection with a murder investigation and initially exercised his right to remain silent, leading to the cessation of the first interrogation.

Jan 8, 2024

John Doe Hearing

In 1998, a vehicle that Hammersley was driving collided with another vehicle, and Hammersley drove away from the accident scene.

Jan 8, 2024

Termination of Parental Rights

Daniel appeals the circuit court’s order terminating his parental rights to Alice and Corey arguing that his due process rights were violated when he knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily entered a no contest plea to one of the grounds alleged in the State’s petitions to terminate his parental rights (specifically, continuing CHIPS) in exchange for unsupervised visitation with Alice and Co[...]

Jan 8, 2024

Unlawful Possession of Firearm

Pierson appeals conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon asserting that the district court erred by not conducting a hearing to determine whether he knowingly and voluntarily waived specific rights when entering into a proffer agreement with the government.

Jan 8, 2024

Immigration Law-Denial of Asylum

The court examined the rejection of asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture (“CAT”) for petitioner Singh, an individual hailing from and holding citizenship in India.

Jan 8, 2024

Sentencing Guidelines

A gas station 911 call prompted police response, leading to the discovery of Gamez, currently on probation for a robbery conviction, in possession of a Winchester rifle.

Jan 2, 2024

Election Law-Redistricting

In Wisconsin the number of state legislative districts containing territory completely disconnected from the rest of the district is striking.

Jan 2, 2024

Contracts

Charles Huelsbeck appeals a money judgment entered against him and in favor of Wisconsin Real Estate Co. LLC (“WREC”).

Jan 2, 2024

Protective Placement

Mason appeals an order continuing his protective placement pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 55.18.

Jan 2, 2024

The Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act

Christine Boardman, the former president of Local 73—an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union (International)—was subjected to an emergency trusteeship imposed by the International due to internal conflicts.

Dec 26, 2023

Attorney Disciplinary

This is a reciprocal discipline matter.

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