Negligence – Claim Preclusion
On November 24, 2013, a multi-car traffic accident caused severe injuries to multiple persons when a vehicle driven by Sabrina Srock rear-ended Emily Teske’s vehicle, propelling Emily’s vehicle into a vehicle driven by Patrice Rog.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Eric Ulmer appeals a judgment of conviction for child abuse, second-degree recklessly endangering safety, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and felony intimidation, all as a repeater.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
A jury convicted Manuel Rolon of second-degree recklessly endangering safety and substantial battery (bodily harm intended).
Unlawful-stop Claim
This case concerns whether an officer’s search of a citizen’s vehicle was supported by reasonable suspicion.
Negligence Claim – Time-barred
George Hays and Wendy Hays appeal a circuit court order that dismissed the Hays’ negligence action against Mill Creek Land and Cattle Co., LLC, and its insurer.
Divorce – Maintenance Award
Charlene Studer appeals from a circuit court judgment of divorce requiring her former spouse, David Studer, to pay her maintenance of $1,000 per month until she is sixty-two years old.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Terrelle D. Oliver appeals from a judgment convicting him of armed robbery and two counts of first-degree sexual assault by use of a dangerous weapon, contrary to WIS. STAT. §§ 943.32(2) and 940.225(1)(b) (2015-16).
Suppression of Evidence – Blood Test
Eldon Arthur Holt appeals a judgment of conviction for operating with a prohibited blood alcohol concentration (PAC) as a seventh, eighth, or ninth offense.
Sentence Modification
Marco Taylor appeals from judgments convicting him of obstructing/resisting an officer and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Warrantless Search – Third Party Consent
Juan M. Orta pled no contest to possession with intent to deliver cocaine (>5 – 15 grams) as a second or subsequent offense.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Anthony Hill appeals a judgment of conviction and an order denying his postconviction motion.
Prior Offense – Sentence Enhancement
Benjamin Tibbs appeals a judgment of conviction for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant as a second offense.
Legal News
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- Secret Service head resigns as Congress formally investigates
- Milwaukee Police Department issues statement regarding video release policy
- GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say
- Survey: Harris has enough delegates to be nominee
- Outside the RNC, small Milwaukee businesses and their regulars tried to salvage a sluggish week
- Biden called to resign immediately after the president announces he won’t seek reelection
- Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Harris
- Local PA cops allegedly thought Trump’s would-be assassin was Secret Service
- Biden-Lead Secret Service admits agency denied past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security
- Class action filed against Walgreens
Case Digests
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Double Jeopardy; Sentencing
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Sexual Assault-Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Contract-Negligence
- Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; Discovery
- Family Law; Child Support; Property Division First paragraph(s)
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel- Exclusion of Evidence of Witness Bias
- Postconviction Relief-Sentencing-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- 14th Amendment – Due Process
- Criminal-Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
- Bankruptcy-Tax
- Civil Rights – 14th Amendment-Jury Instructions
- Contract; Foreclosure and Property