Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Latrail Putman was convicted following a jury trial of first-degree recklessly endangering safety and of arson to a building.
Admissibility of Evidence
Juan Walker has been charged in the Sauk County Circuit Court with the sexual assault of Katherine.
Time-barred
This appeal involves securities fraud, racketeering, and intentional misrepresentation claims brought against multiple defendants by Scott Brauer, Adam Kilgas, Duane McVane, Matt Vandehey, and Paul Weyers (collectively, “the investors”).
OWI – Unlawful-stop Claim
The circuit court determined that Faith A. Parafiniuk improperly refused to submit to a chemical test under WIS. STAT. § 343.305(9).
Prisoner Involuntary Commitment
C.S. was found not competent to make informed decisions as to the advantages and disadvantages of accepting particular medication or treatment while a prisoner and was involuntarily medicated per WIS. STAT. § 51.61(1)(g) (2017-18).
Plea Withdrawal
Tracy Williams appeals from a judgment convicting him of second-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of sixteen and from an order denying his postconviction motion for plea withdrawal.
Abuse of Discretion – Newly Discovered Evidence
Andre L. Thornton appeals a judgment of conviction, following a jury trial, for one count of first-degree reckless homicide, as a party to a crime.
Probable Cause
Corey R. Pittman appeals a judgment of conviction for possessing a firearm as a felon and as a repeater.
Jury Instructions
John Polchert appeals the judgment of conviction, following a jury trial, of one count of using a computer to facilitate a child sex crime.
Court Error – Replevin
James Gauthier, pro se, appeals a judgment of replevin granted to Fox Valley Finance that permitted it to seize a vehicle Gauthier purchased at a self-storage auction.
Insurance – Negligence Claim
Menard, Inc., appeals from a summary judgment determining there was no coverage under a business auto insurance policy for claims of negligent ice and snow removal against Matthew Neumann, Sr., the named insured of 1st Auto & Casualty Insurance Company (1st Auto).
6th Amendment Violation
Maries D. Addison, with counsel, appeals from judgments of conviction for seventeen felonies, including sexual assault, human trafficking, child exploitation, and child enticement with intent to cause the child to engage in prostitution.
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