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Case Digests

Oct 16, 2023

Termination of Parental Rights

Sherry appeals the orders of the circuit court terminating her parental rights to Terri, Tisha, Troy, Tina, and Todd.

Oct 16, 2023

Mandamus Claim-Administrative Law

In 2004, the Village of Roberts established a municipal court.

Oct 16, 2023

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.

Oct 16, 2023

Foreseeable Suicide in Jail

Lumar's incident at a clinic in Chicago led to his arrest due to an outstanding warrant.

Oct 16, 2023

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.

Oct 16, 2023

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.

Oct 9, 2023

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.”

Oct 9, 2023

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.

Oct 9, 2023

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.

Oct 9, 2023

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.

Oct 9, 2023

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”).

Oct 9, 2023

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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