Social Security Overpayment Recovery- “Reopening”
Fitschen received a diagnosis of advanced cancer, prompting him to cease working. In 2000, the Social Security Administration (SSA) granted Fitschen eligibility for disability benefits.
Probable Cause
Law enforcement utilized a confidential source (CS) to conduct two controlled methamphetamine transactions with Christopher Deeren.
Suppression of Evidence-Warrantless Search
Two individuals approached a neighboring unit, explaining that they were attempting to contact the resident of Apartment 7.
Constitutional Rights-Right to hunt- Freedom of Speech
Article I, section 26 of the Wisconsin Constitution safeguards the right to hunt, with a specific statute enacted in 1990 criminalizing various forms of harassment against hunters.
Involuntary Commitment-Competency
Paul was charged with first-degree intentional homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide, and aggravated battery stemming from allegations that, in May 2020, he stabbed his father to death and he stabbed his mother.
Breach of Contract-Landlord/Tenant
312 East Wisconsin Building, LLC (312 East) appeals from the order dismissing its breach of contract claim against Project Build Behavioral Health LLC (Project Build).
Tax Exemption for Trust
North Central Conservancy Trust, Inc., owner of 160 acres of property in the Town of Harrison, (“the Trust”) filed a civil action challenging the Town of Harrison’s (“the Town”) decision to disallow the Trust’s claim for tax exemption under WIS. STAT. § 74.35 (2021-22).
Writ of Mandamus-Abolishing Municipal Court
In 2004, the Village of Roberts established a municipal court.
Chile Abuse Injunction
Christopher appeals the orders enjoining him from contact with his children, Gregory and Jessica, for a period of five years pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 813.122(5)(dm) (2021-22).
Restitution Schedule Modification
In 2010, Sweatt pleaded guilty to five counts of armed bank robbery, leading the district court to mandate a payment of $20,038.52 under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act (18 U.S.C. 3663A–3664).
Securities Law
Wisconsin-based company Johnson merged with Irish company Tyco, forming the entity Johnson International, which is now headquartered in Ireland.
Second Amendment
The Second Amendment to the Constitution recognizes an individual right to “keep and bear Arms.” in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decisions in District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008); McDonald v. City of Chicago, 561 U.S. 742 (2010); Caetano v. Massachusetts, 577 U.S. 411 (2016) (per curiam); and New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen, 142 S. Ct. 2111 (2022). But ev[...]
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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)
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- Postconviction Relief-Sentencing-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
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- Civil Rights – 14th Amendment-Jury Instructions
- Contract; Foreclosure and Property