Termination of Parental Rights
Sherry appeals the orders of the circuit court terminating her parental rights to Terri, Tisha, Troy, Tina, and Todd.
Mandamus Claim-Administrative Law
In 2004, the Village of Roberts established a municipal court.
Postconviction Relief-Plea Withdrawal
In January 2019, Pate robbed both a liquor store and a gas station while armed. He also attempted to rob a second gas station.
Foreseeable Suicide in Jail
Lumar's incident at a clinic in Chicago led to his arrest due to an outstanding warrant.
In Forma Pauperis
Whitaker, an inmate incarcerated in Illinois, had a total of $573 in his possession when he submitted a notice of appeal for his Section 1983 lawsuit. Subsequently, he spent a significant portion of his funds on items from the prison commissary and postage expenses.
Forum Selection-Contracts
Venequip, a supplier of heavy equipment based in Venezuela, used to sell and service products manufactured by Caterpillar, a company headquartered in Illinois.
Serious Juvenile Offender Order-Discretion
According to testimony introduced at the waiver hearing, Thomas— then sixteen years old and without a driver’s license—was driving a car with three passengers when he decided to drive over a dip in the road at “70 to 100 miles per hour” so that the vehicle would “catch air.”
Suppression of Evidence
David VanRemortel appeals from a judgment convicting him of a seventh offense operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.
Postconviction Relief-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Watson appeals from a judgment of conviction for homicide by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon following a jury trial and an order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Postconviction Relief-Speedy Trial- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Woodland appeals from a judgment of conviction for three counts of armed robbery, all as a habitual criminal repeater, and an order of the trial court denying his motion for postconviction relief without a hearing. On appeal, Woodland raises four arguments.
Wisconsin DSPS Approval
Premium Properties Limited Partnership appeals a circuit court order affirming a notice of violations and orders (“the notice”) against Premium Properties by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (“the DSPS”).
Postconviction Relief-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Keith Allen Lamont Sims appeals from a judgment convicting him of multiple crimes related to an armed robbery.
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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