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Sentence Modification
Darryl P. Benson, pro se, appeals from an order of the circuit court that denied his “motion to modify sentence and presentence investigation report based upon ‘new factors’” and his request for a hearing to correct the presentence investigation report (PSI).
Abuse of Discretion – Expert Testimony
Johnnie Lee Tucker appeals a judgment of conviction for one count of first-degree intentional homicide and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon.
8th Amendment Violation – Sentencing
Jevon Dion Jackson appeals the trial court’s denial of his postconviction motion seeking resentencing.
Abuse of Discretion – Forfeiture Doctrine
The Labor and Industry Review Commission appeals from an order of the circuit court that set aside the Commission’s decision—that Theresa L. Payton-Myrick was not entitled to further worker’s compensation and disability payments—and remanded the matter to the Commission for further fact-finding.
Qualified Immunity
The facts of this case are disturbing, and many are hotly contested.
Sentencing Guidelines
For his part in the armed robbery of a credit union, Napoleon Foster was convicted of robbing a financial institution, using a firearm during the robbery, and possessing a firearm as a felon.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Petitioner‐appellant Cornell Reynolds seeks a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Geometry Milton was convicted by a Wisconsin jury of first‐degree reckless homicide as a party to a crime.
Tortious Interference – Breach of Contract
From 2000 to 2011, John Heiman, first individually and later through his company, JTE, Inc., distributed products for Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution Company throughout suburban Chicago.
8th Amendment Violation
On August 3, 2015, Rodolph Lanaghan filed a suit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 alleging that the defendants violated his rights under the Eighth Amendment and asserting a negligence claim under state law.
Exclusion of Evidence
During contentious child custody proceedings, Sarah Nixon accused her former husband G.G. of physically and sexually assaulting their daughter S. N.-G.
Immigration – Asylum
Alvarenga seeks asylum, withholding of removal, and relief under the Convention Against Torture because he fears torture and persecution from gang members if he returns to El Salvador.
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- CIA is obstructing justice and witness tampering in Havana Syndrome cover up, attorney says
- Wisconsin Supreme Court will decide whether mobile voting sites are legal
- WisDOT honors Wisconsin State Patrol staff for going above and beyond to keep communities safe
- Milwaukee Men sentenced to Federal Prison for pharmacy robberies and firearms offenses
- Man arrested in death of 4-year-old was previously convicted of killing another pedestrian
- Justice Department strengthens efforts, builds partnerships to address the crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons
- Wisconsin lawyers file University of Wisconsin public records request seeking answers to protests
- Wisconsin Supreme Court issues orders amending Supreme Court rules and Wis. Stats.
- EXCLUSIVE: Former Milwaukee ‘big law’ partner attacks news media for bias against Trump
- Former Milwaukee election official fined for obtaining fake absentee ballots
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- Wis. middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting
WLJ People
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