Weekly Case Digests – February 28, 2022 – March 4, 2022
Weekly Case Digests – February 28, 2022 - March 4, 2022
Writ of Certiorari – Application for Stay
The writ of certiorari is dismissed as improvidently granted.
Injunctive Relief – Texas Heartbeat Act
The Court granted certiorari before judgment in this case to determine whether, under our precedents, certain abortion providers can pursue a pre-enforcement challenge to a recently enacted Texas statute.
Jury Instructions
Steven Breneman appeals a judgment of conviction for first-degree intentional homicide.
Abuse of Discretion – Extended Supervision
Peter Hamilton was convicted in the Columbia County Circuit Court of operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent, and the circuit court placed him on probation for that offense.
Breach of Plea Agreement – Resentencing
Robert Nietzold pleaded no contest to and was convicted of repeated sexual assault of the same child.
Court Error – De Novo Review
Mark Ziegler appeals pro se from a judgment of the circuit court entered in Velocity Investments, LLC’s favor.
Due Process Violation
In these consolidated appeals, Dallas R. Christel appeals from judgments of conviction and orders denying his postconviction motions.
Abuse of Discretion – Termination of Parental Rights
A.P. appeals the orders of the trial court terminating his parental rights to his children, C.P. and P.P. A.P. contends that the trial court erroneously exercised its discretion at the dispositional hearing...
Involuntary Commitment and Medication
James appeals from orders for his commitment and involuntary medication and treatment, both entered pursuant to WIS. STAT. ch. 51.
Court Error – Issue Preclusion
Amy Cady-Krech appeals an order excluding her as an heir of the Estate of Michael Mikulewicz, who died intestate.
Summary Judgment – Property Tax Assessment
Menard, Inc., filed this lawsuit challenging as excessive the City of Hudson’s 2018 assessments of two parcels of real property owned by Menard.
Legal News
- WisGOP convention spotlights abortion, higher education, immigration and national security
- NAACP: No consequences for UWM Pro-Palestinian protesters shows ‘bias’ and ‘privilege’
- New complaints filed against Northwestern over Kenosha football hazing scandal
- Justice Department submits proposed regulation to reschedule marijuana
- Reckless driving on Brown Deer Road results in fatal collision
- Lavinia Goodell 150th Anniversary commemoration to be held June 17
- WisGOP reacts to vice president’s Wisconsin visit
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
WLJ People
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