Building Permit Rule – Extension of Land
Wisconsin has long provided a vested right to build a structure upon the filing of a building permit application that strictly conforms to all applicable zoning regulations (the "Building Permit Rule")
Jury Instructions
John Przybyla appeals a judgment of conviction for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated as a tenth offense.
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
This case concerns whether the circuit court erred when it ordered Timothy L. Landry to comply with the sex offender registry—in his case, a discretionary call for the circuit court after Landry pled no contest to two counts of fourth-degree sexual assault.
Sufficiency of Evidence
James Gray appeals from a judgment convicting him of five counts of identity theft and an order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Judgement Award – Attorney’s Fees
This case arises from a dispute between Michael R. Wilhelm and his former employer, McCoy Contractors, Inc. (McCoy) over unpaid compensation.
Termination of Parental Rights
F.E.L. appeals a circuit court order terminating his parental rights of A.A.W., as well as the denial of his postdispositional motion to withdraw his no contest plea.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
In this consolidated appeal, Anthony Donte Dixon appeals the judgments of conviction for knowingly violating a domestic abuse order and disorderly conduct in Milwaukee County case No. 16CF2789 arising out of events on June 16, 2016 (the “June 2016 case”), and the judgment of conviction in Milwaukee County case No. 16CF3737 for knowingly violating a domestic abuse order arising out of events on[...]
Statutory Interpretation
This appeal involves a dispute between the Town of Rib Mountain (Rib Mountain) and Marathon County (the County) regarding the County’s plan to implement a uniform addressing system in all unincorporated areas of the County.
Claim for Interest Denied
Daniel Olmsted appeals a judgment denying his claim for interest pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 628.46 (2015-16).
Postconviction Motion Denied
Anthony Iven Jones, a/k/a Hashim Hasan, appeals from a judgment of conviction, following a jury trial, of one count of bail jumping.
Newly Discovered Evidence
David Michael Murrell was convicted in 1993 after a jury trial of five counts of first-degree reckless injury while armed with a dangerous weapon.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Christopher Roalson, pro se, appeals an order denying without a hearing his motion for postconviction relief, in which he alleged he received ineffective assistance from both his trial and appellate counsel.
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