Abuse of Discretion – Attorney Fees
EMCASCO Insurance Company (“EMC”) appeals an order distributing the settlement proceeds in a third-party liability action filed under WIS. STAT. § 102.29 (2017-18).
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
Erich L. Vlach appeals an order of the trial court which upheld a decision by the Division of Hearings and Appeals (DHA) revoking Vlach’s probation. DHA found there to be credible evidence supporting each of the alleged violations of the terms of Vlach’s probation, and that there were no appropriate alternatives to revocation.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Jeff Jeter appeals from a judgment of conviction for one count of conspiracy to knowingly deliver heroin (more than fifty grams), contrary to WIS. STAT. § 961.41(1)(d)4. and (1x) (2015-16).
Warrantless Search – Suppression of Evidence
Domeniko E. Martin appeals a judgment entered after he pled guilty to possession with intent to deliver heroin.
Interlocutory Appeal – Jurisdiction
When a district court certifies an order for review before final judgment, parties have only ten days to petition us to hear the interlocutory appeal.
Abuse of Discretion – Failure to Recuse
Judge Colin S. Bruce sentenced James Atwood to 210 months’ imprisonment for federal drug crimes.
Wrongful Termination – 1st Amendment Violation
After the Indiana Department of Transportation (“INDOT”) fired Peter Daza from his position as a geologist, Daza filed various claims against the State of Indiana and INDOT employees, alleging that his firing was unlawful.
Habeas Corpus
John Kimbrough was convicted in Indiana state court of molesting two young girls on multiple occasions.
ERISA – Collective Bargaining Agreement Violation
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO Local 494 and the Electrical Contractors Association Milwaukee Chapter, N.E.C.A., Inc. (“NECA”), entered into a collective bargaining agreement (“CBA”) providing health, welfare, and pension benefits for union workers.
Probable Cause – Warrantless Search
Michael Haldorson is a self-proclaimed fireworks enthusiast.
Preliminary Injunction – Illinois Medicaid Program – State Contracts
Circumstances often change as time passes. And changed circumstances can have consequences in litigation.
Sentencing Guidelines
Following a six-year investigation into a methamphetamine operation, James Hanson was indicted on May 5, 2009, with conspiracy to manufacture, distribute, and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine in excess of 500 grams.
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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