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Attorney Disciplinary
The Supreme Court reviewed the report of referee David A. Piehler recommending that thecourt suspend Attorney Gary King's license to practice law in Wisconsin for one year and require him to pay the full costs of this disciplinary proceeding, which are $5,927.83 as of September 20, 2023.
Attorney Disciplinary
This matter returns to the court following remand to Referee James J. Winiarski.
Termination of Parental Rights
The State alleged three grounds for the TPR: that S.H. abandoned H.C. for a minimum of three months as defined in WIS. STAT. § 48.415(1)(a)2.; that H.C. was a child in continuing need of protection of services (continuing CHIPS) pursuant to Sec. 48.415(2); and that S.H. failed to assume parental responsibility for H.C. as described in Sec. 48.415(6)
Breach of Contract
Marge Alden and Alden Associates appeal from a circuit court judgment, entered after a bench trial, in favor of Alden against Jacki Curry for unpaid rent and in favor of Curry and Majestic Falls, Inc., on Curry’s counterclaims for constructive eviction, unjust enrichment, civil theft, conversion, tortious interference with contractual and prospective contractual relationships, trademark infringe[...]
Standard for Dangerousness
Spencer appeals from an order denying his petition to discharge his commitment as a person adjudged not guilty of a criminal offense by reason of mental disease or defect (NGI). Spencer challenges the circuit court’s determination that he meets the standard for dangerousness required to continue his NGI commitment.
Postconviction Relief-Brady Claim
The State charged Murray with multiple crimes based on allegations that he had attacked and sexually assaulted a woman with whom he lived and shared a child.
Testimony Restrictions
This case centers on Daryl McGhee, facing federal charges related to firearm and cocaine possession.
Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits
Bertaud, who sustained severe injuries from a falling tree branch, applied for disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income from the Social Security Administration.
Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act
Bell, who, having completed a sentence for sexual assault, remained incarcerated in an Illinois prison for over 16 years under the state's Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act.
Failure-to-Protect Claim- Americans with Disabilities Act
Moore, an inmate, initiated a lawsuit against a prison guard and the prison to which he was subsequently transferred, alleging a failure to protect him from an assault by another inmate, violation of his rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and a conspiracy among investigating officers to falsify the official report of the incident.
Sentencing Guidelines-“Safety-Valve” Relief
Bingham entered a guilty plea for drug offenses.
Sentencing Guidelines
Claybron, faced convictions for Hobbs Act robbery and firearm-related offenses.
Polls
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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
