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Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
R.D.J. appeals the order terminating his parental rights to his daughter, T.S.J., born May 22, 2010, and the order denying his postdisposition motion.
Court Error – Evidentiary Hearing
Paul Adamski, pro se, appeals an order denying his postconviction motions seeking a new trial.
FDCPA Violation
Andrew and Wendy Schlaf brought this action against Safeguard Property, LLC, alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”).
Contract – Royalty Payments
In June 2012, Ivan and Beverly Pronschinske through their trust, the Pronschinske Trust Dated March 21, 1995 (hereinafter “Pronschinske”), entered into a Mining Leasing Agreement (“the lease”) with Kaw Valley Companies (“Kaw Valley”).
Administration of Estate
In the fall of 2011, Lyvita Gomes failed to show up for jury duty.
Weekly Case Digests — August 27-August 31, 2018
Weekly Case Digests — August 27-August 31, 2018
Foreclosure
This is a foreclosure action initiated by Bank of New York Mellon against Gloria Bronson and Scott Bronson.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Brian Frazier appeals the judgment of conviction for one count of physical abuse of a child and one count of first-degree sexual assault of a child under thirteen by sexual contact, and the circuit court’s order denying his postconviction motion requesting a Machner hearing.
Statutory Interpretation
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors and the Milwaukee County Executive dispute their relative powers, as defined by closely related state statutes.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Christopher Mason appeals a judgment convicting him of identity theft under WIS. STAT. § 943.201, as that crime is applied to the use of another’s credit or debit card without authorization.
Prisoner Involuntary Commitment – Extension
Since 1996, M.J.S. has been involuntarily committed to treat his schizophrenia. In 2017, Waukesha County sought—and the circuit court granted—extension of the commitment and the medication order.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Ronnie Famous appeals pro se from an order denying his WIS. STAT. § 974.06 (2015-16) postconviction motion alleging that trial counsel was ineffective for failing to call two fact witnesses and that postconviction counsel’s ineffectiveness constituted a sufficient reason for failing to raise this claim earlier.
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- 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
- Contract dispute prevents airing of 15 regional sports networks, impacts Brewers
- Wis. middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Sheboygan and Green County Sheriffs
- North Carolina man who harbored Nazi memorabilia and attacked Black and Latino men sentenced to 41 months
- Nation grieves with families of officers killed in NC
- Amended complaint filed in federal court against State Bar of Wisconsin seeks punitive damages
- United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
- Trump’s Wisconsin visit warns of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
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