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Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
WI Court of Appeals – District III Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Vernon K. Sommerfeldt Case No.: 2019AP1602-CR Officials: Stark, P.J., Hruz and Gill, JJ. Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Vernon Sommerfeldt appeals from a judgment of conviction for second-degree sexual assault and an order denying him postconviction relief. Sommerfeldt claims that his trial […]
Habeas Relief – Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Michael Gilbreath was convicted by a Wisconsin jury of first degree sexual assault of a child for repeatedly molesting his step-granddaughter, S.L., beginning in approximately 2002 or 2003 when she was nine years old, and ending in 2006 when she was twelve.
Frivolous Appeal – Sanctions
Samuel and Elizabeth Wegbreit sheltered several million dollars of income in a life‐insurance policy held by a sham trust.
De Novo Review – Sentencing Guidelines
Nathan Mansfield was convicted of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and sentenced to 188 months in prison.
Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act Violation
After Sylvia Leszanczuk defaulted on her mortgage, her mortgage servicer, Carrington Mortgage Services, inspected her residence and charged her a $20.00 fee for the inspection.
First Step Act – Compassionate Release
Ronnie Martin was sentenced to 43 months’ imprisonment for possessing heroin with the intent to distribute. 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1).
Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
Sultan Issa embezzled tens of millions of dollars, pled guilty, and was sentenced to a below Guidelines 200 months in prison.
Recreational Immunity
After Brent Ludwig drowned in a tragic accident on United States Forest Service property in Oregon, Dana Ludwig, his wife and administrator of his estate, brought an action against the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act. Dana Ludwig sought damages for both negligence and wrongful death.
Weekly Case Digests – March 14, 2022 – March 18, 2022
Weekly Case Digests – March 14, 2022 - March 18, 2022
Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings
We review the report of Referee James Evenson recommending that the court suspend Attorney Eric L. Crandall's license to practice law in Wisconsin for 60 days.
Certiorari Review – Tax Assessment
The petitioner, City of Waukesha (the City), seeks review of a published opinion of the court of appeals that reversed the circuit court's order that allowed the City to seek certiorari review of a tax assessment determination of the City of Waukesha Board of Review (the Board).
Involuntary Commitment and Medication – Extension
On May 18, 2021, after an evidentiary hearing, the Circuit Court for Waupaca County signed two orders regarding G.T.H., each of which was requested by Waupaca County.
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