Statutory Interpretation – FTCA – Expert Testimony
Louis Vargas received extensive medical care from the Veterans Administration.
Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
Believing that Carissa Sammons had stolen some of his girlfriend’s jewelry, Michael Price called the house in Indianapolis where Sammons was staying and announced that he was coming to get the jewelry back—by force, if necessary.
Weekly Case Digests – January 17, 2022 – January 21, 2022
Weekly Case Digests – January 17, 2022 - January 21, 2022
Abuse of Discretion – Sentencing Guidelines
The circuit court sentenced Randy Bolstad, after revocation of his probation, to five years of initial confinement and two years of extended supervision for attempted robbery with threat of force.
Foreclosure – Junior Lienholder
Heartland Credit Union brought a mortgage foreclosure action against Chocolaterian LLC in the Dane County Circuit Court. Heartland appeals an order of the circuit court which granted the motion of Duane Beckett, a junior lienholder, to confirm a sheriff’s sale of real property belonging to Chocolaterian (“the property”).
Insurance – Uninsured Motorist Coverage
This appeal concerns WIS. STAT. § 632.32(5)(i) (2019-20), which permits an insurer to offset underinsured motorist (UIM) or uninsured motorist (UM) coverage limits to account for payments from other sources.
Abuse of Discretion – Jury Instructions
Mark B. Pattinson appeals a final judgment, entered on a jury verdict, dismissing his personal injury suit against Richard H. Ubersox.
1st Amendment Violation
Martin M. Gonzalez appeals the circuit court’s judgment convicting him of municipal disorderly conduct following a jury trial.
Writ of Mandamus – Public Records
Cheri Mastel appeals from an order of the circuit court denying her petition for a writ of mandamus that sought to compel the School District of Elmbrook (District) to provide her with...
Order Correcting Opinion
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that corrections were made to paragraph 1, adding footnote 1, in the above-captioned opinion which was released on September 29, 2021.
Termination of Parental Rights
S.T. appeals the orders of the trial court terminating her parental rights to P.G., Jr., and twins J.G. and J.G.
Unlawful-stop Claim – Reasonable Suspicion – Suppression of Evidence
Frank K. Miles, Jr., appeals from a judgment, entered on his guilty pleas, convicting him of possession of a firearm by a felon and fifth offense operating while intoxicated (OWI).
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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