OWI – 1st Offense
Brian Lucas appeals pro se from an order of the circuit court finding him guilty of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant (OWI).
Sentencing
Brenda L. Moritz appeals from a judgment of conviction, entered after sentencing following the revocation of her probation, and from an order denying her postconviction motion seeking resentencing before a new judge.
Termination of Parental Rights
T.W. appeals from the orders of the circuit court terminating her parental rights to her children, C.O.J.-W. and X.L.J.-W.
Insurance – Breach of Duty to Defend
This insurance coverage dispute is before us for the second time.
Sentence Modification
Jerry R. Hubbard appeals a judgment of conviction entered after he pled guilty to first-degree reckless homicide and first-degree recklessly endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon.
Time-barred – Writ of Habeas Corpus
Richard M. Arnold appeals the district court’s order dismissing as untimely his petition for a writ of habeas corpus.
Court Error – Jury Instructions
The theme of this constitutional suit under 42 U.S.C. §1983 is that the Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, did not do enough to prevent guards and other public employees from stealing or losing the belongings of inmates at the Cook County Jail.
Court Error – Exclusion of Evidence
On March 13, 2014, Kasey Burton was driving to pick up her roommate’s niece for a barbeque.
Motion to Suppress – Great Deference
Mark Scott, who pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography, reserved the right to appeal from the district court’s order denying his motion to suppress the evidence that police found at his home when they executed a search warrant.
Court Error – Exclusion of Evidence
Eric Curtis led a crew that robbed five cell-phone stores located in suburban Chicago.
Sentencing Guidelines
Jimmy Thompson was charged by indictment and pled guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, 18 U.S.C § 922(g)(1).
ADA Violation – Retaliation Claim
Linda Rowlands claims that United Parcel Service (“UPS”) discriminated against her because she had a disability, failed to accommodate her disability, and retaliated against her when she requested accommodations, all in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 14 U.S.C. § 12111 et seq. (“ADA”).
Legal News
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
- KS Governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology
- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
WLJ People
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