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Dec 1, 2021

Postconviction Motion – Surcharge Reduction

The issue in this appeal is how many images are “associated with” William C. MacDonald’s crime of possession of child pornography for purposes of assessing the statutorily mandated surcharge of $500 per image.

Dec 1, 2021

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Victor H. Benitez appeals an order denying his WIS. STAT. § 974.06 (2019-20) postconviction motion for a new trial and postconviction discovery, entered following an evidentiary hearing.

Nov 30, 2021

Due Process Violation

Carson D. Combs appeals from an order of the circuit court granting eviction and issuing a writ of restitution in an action filed by his landlord, Morris S. Reece.

Nov 30, 2021

Court Error – Claim Preclusion

Troy Lasecki appeals an order dismissing his claims against Bryan Nowak arising out of the dissolution of an LLC in which he and Nowak were the only members.

Nov 30, 2021

Wisconsin Consumer Act – Summary Judgment

Jeanne Fransway appeals a summary judgment dismissing her claims against Markquart Automotive Inc. for violations of the Wisconsin Consumer Act (“WCA”), WIS. STAT. chs. 421-427 (2019-20).

Nov 30, 2021

OWI – Reasonable Suspicion – Suppression of Evidence

Kyle Kleinschmidt appeals from a judgment of conviction for one count of operating a motor vehicle while revoked and one count of misdemeanor bail jumping.

Nov 30, 2021

Sufficiency of Evidence

Hayden Hawk, pro se, appeals from a civil forfeiture judgment for theft.

Nov 30, 2021

Involuntary Commitment – Sufficiency of Evidence

D.C.B. appeals an order of the trial court extending his involuntary civil commitment, pursuant to WIS. STAT. ch. 51, by twelve months.

Nov 30, 2021

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Larry L. Jackson appeals his judgment of conviction for first-degree intentional homicide, as a party to a crime with the use of a deadly weapon, and for possession of a firearm by a felon.

Nov 29, 2021

Public Records – Public Interest Balancing Test

The Estate of Ceasar Stinson and Stinson’s spouse, Chipo Samvura (collectively, “the Estate”), appeal a circuit court order which restrains the Milwaukee County Sheriffs’ Office (MCSO) from releasing an internal affairs file.

Nov 29, 2021

Motion for Change of Venue Denied

Marten Transport, Ltd. and Shem David Wark appeal from a nonfinal order denying their motion to change venue from Milwaukee County to Barron County.

Nov 29, 2021

Involuntary Medication and Treatment

Robert appeals the circuit court order for involuntary medication and treatment.

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