Abuse of Discretion – Resentencing
A sentence under truth-in-sentencing (TIS) is a single sentence made up of two components: initial confinement (IC) and extended supervision (ES). State v. Volk, 2002 WI App 274, ¶28, 258 Wis. 2d 584, 654 N.W.2d 24.
6th Amendment Violation – Confrontation Clause
In 2007, Oscar C. Thomas was charged with first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree sexual assault, and false imprisonment in the death of his wife, Joyce.
Abuse of Discretion – Class Certification
Verisma Systems, Inc., and Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Inc., appeal from an order of the circuit court certifying a class.
Abuse of Discretion – Sentence Modification
In these consolidated matters, Jonathan M. Kwiatkowski appeals from judgments convicting him of third-degree sexual assault and misconduct in public office, and an order denying his postconviction motion for resentencing or sentence modification.
OWI – Reasonable Suspicion – Suppression of Evidence
Anthony Harris appeals a judgment of conviction for possession of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as a repeater and for third-offense operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI).
Receivership – Priority of Assets
This consolidated appeal pits one group of creditors against another group of creditors.
Insurance Claim – Coverage
These consolidated appeals require us to address two common, and somewhat related, perceptions concerning standard commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policies.
Unlawful-stop Claim – Reasonable Suspicion – Suppression of Evidence
Isaac Taylor appeals from a judgment of conviction for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), fifth offense, contending the circuit court erred in denying his motion to suppress the evidence flowing from the traffic stop performed on him.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Michael Foster appeals a judgment of conviction and an order of the Jefferson County Circuit Court denying his request for postconviction relief.
Summary Judgment – Contract – Landlord-tenant
The District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul (“the Society”) and Kimesha Williams entered into a contract.
Involuntary Commitment
M.J.S. appeals from an order of the circuit court extending his involuntary commitment and from an order denying his post-disposition motion.
Sentence Credit
Avery B. Thomas, Jr. appeals from the denial of sentence credit for forty-eight days spent in federal custody based on a hold that was imposed due to his criminal conduct in this case.
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