“Serious Violent Felony”-Sentencing
Pemberton admitted to selling methamphetamine to an undercover informant and subsequently pleaded guilty to drug distribution under 21 U.S.C. 841(a)(1).
Sentencing Guidelines
Williams pleaded guilty to four charges under 21 U.S.C. 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A); (b)(1)(B), stemming from his involvement in a substantial methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy.
Termination of Parental Rights
In January 2020, Derek and Drew were removed from Tracy’s care.
Restitution Determination
Phillips appeals from the judgment of the circuit court, entered upon a guilty plea, for theft of moveable property from a person as a party to a crime.
Warrantless Search-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Bland appeals his judgment of conviction, entered upon guilty pleas, for two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon.
Negligence-Res Ipsa Loquitor
In June 2019, Rembalski entered into a contractual agreement with Plewa to remodel the kitchen and living room of Rembalski’s home.
Evidence to Corroborate Confession
Emanuel Harper appeals his convictions for one count of felon in possession of a firearm and two counts of felony bail jumping. On appeal, Harper contends that the State failed to present sufficient evidence during his jury trial to corroborate his confession to possessing a firearm.
Class Action-Contract-Arbitration Clause
Pruett filed a class action complaint alleging that WESTconsin Credit Union (WCU) had improperly charged and collected fees from its members.
Postconviction Relief- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
According to the criminal complaint, in October 2015, Annie reported to police that Hesser had nonconsensual anal intercourse with her inside her car in a parking lot in Wausau, while their four-month-old daughter was present in the vehicle.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel-Plain Error-Postconviction Relief
Pickens appeals a judgment, entered upon a jury’s verdicts, convicting him of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, party to a crime of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Trusts and Estates
The Keith M. Kuzelka Trust (the Keith Trust) appeals a judgment that: (1) voided a 2009 deed purporting to transfer real property to Keith Kuzelka and his brother; and (2) reverted ownership of the property to two other trusts that had acquired the property in 1995 by warranty deed.
Redacted Information Under FOIA’s Exemption Provisions
Vidal-Martinez, a non-citizen, faced three arrests for driving under the influence.
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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