Request to Inspect Records
Douglas M. Yanko—the intervenor-appellant— appeals from an order of the circuit court denying him access to the juvenile court records of A.S.W. and J.P.W. Yanko was convicted of repeated sexual assault of a child and seeks to examine court and law enforcement records in these separate cases—both of which involved the same victim—for possible exculpatory evidence to use in his postconvicti[...]
Restitution
David Tarlo challenges the circuit court’s award of restitution to the mother of a victim of child pornography.
Blood Test – Error
Ali Garba was convicted of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The State tested Garba’s blood, and the results showed a substantial amount of alcohol in his system.
Sentence Modification – Newly Discovered Evidence
Edward Leon Jackson, Sr., appeals pro se from an order denying his postconviction motions seeking a new trial based on newly discovered evidence and sentence modification based on new factors.
Termination of Parental Rights
Mr. B appeals from orders terminating his parental rights3 to J.B, J.B, and J.B.4
Request for Injunction
WI Court of Appeals – District III Case Name: Thomas Woznicki v. Jeff Moberg, et al Case No.: 2015AP1883 Officials: Stark, P.J., Hruz and Seidl, JJ. Focus: Request for Injunction Thomas Woznicki appeals an order denying his request for an injunction prohibiting his former employer—the New Richmond School District (District)—from releasing his District personnel file […]
Penalty Enhancer – Court Error
Nicholas D. Hall appeals from a judgment of conviction for one count of intentionally violating a no-contact order issued pursuant to a felony conviction and for one count of disorderly conduct, contrary to WIS. STAT. §§ 941.39 and 947.01(1) (2013-14).
Motion to Suppress
Christopher Masarik was convicted by a jury of first-degree reckless homicide and arson.
Plea Withdrawal
Matthew Allen Lilek appeals from a judgment of conviction entered pursuant to his no-contest pleas to charges of second-degree sexual assault, with use of force, and to aggravated battery.
Diversity Jurisdiction
This diversity case requires us to review the district court’s application of Illinois tort law, particularly concerning spoliation of evidence.
15-3522 United States of America v. Charles R. Schrode Case No.
Charles Schrode was convicted in state court for predatory criminal assault of a four‐year‐old family member.
Transportation Network Providers – 5th Amendment
Appellant claims that services such as UBER and LYFT and their attainment of permits to operate taxi-like services violate the WI constitution are invalid.
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