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).
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.
John Doe Hearing
In 1998, a vehicle that Hammersley was driving collided with another vehicle, and Hammersley drove away from the accident scene.
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[...]
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.
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.
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.
Election Law-Redistricting
In Wisconsin the number of state legislative districts containing territory completely disconnected from the rest of the district is striking.
Contracts
Charles Huelsbeck appeals a money judgment entered against him and in favor of Wisconsin Real Estate Co. LLC (“WREC”).
Protective Placement
Mason appeals an order continuing his protective placement pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 55.18.
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.
Legal News
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- Biden called to resign immediately after the president announces he won’t seek reelection
- Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Harris
- Local PA cops allegedly thought Trump’s would-be assassin was Secret Service
- Biden-Lead Secret Service admits agency denied past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security
- Class action filed against Walgreens
- Former Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant pleads guilty to smuggling contraband
- Two dead, one injured after Ozaukee County water rescue
- RNC Final Day: Trump accepts GOP Nomination
- Wisconsin officials intervene in Planned Parenthood action
- 7th Circuit adopts modifications to Rules 31, 34, 40, 47 and 60
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