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Motion to Consolidate Appeals
In these two similar appeals from actions of the Social Security Administration, the appellants have filed a motion to consolidate the appeals, to adopt a briefing schedule, and to allow briefs that are a little longer than would be allowed in each appeal by itself.
Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings
We review Referee Jonathan V. Goodman's recommendation that the court declare Attorney Sergio Magaña in default and revoke his Wisconsin law license in connection with his work in 22 client matters, his non-cooperation with the Office of Lawyer Regulation's (OLR) investigation into his conduct, his conviction for misdemeanor operating while intoxicated (second offense), and his failure to report [...]
Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings
We review the report and recommendation of Referee Jonathan V. Goodman, approving a stipulation filed by the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) and Attorney Tiffany T. Luther and concluding that Attorney Luther committed the professional misconduct alleged by the OLR, as stipulated by the parties.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
The ineffective assistance of counsel issue raised requires consideration of whether counsel was ineffective for any of the following reasons: (1) failing to move to dismiss the disorderly conduct charge on the basis that it violated Breitzman's constitutional right to free speech; (2) failing to present opening remarks consistent with Breitzman's anticipated testimony; and (3) failing to object t[...]
Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
William Brink appeals a conviction for operating while intoxicated-6th offense, in violation of WIS. STAT. § 346.63(1)(a) (2015- 16), as a repeater, and an order denying his motion to suppress evidence.
Statutory Interpretation
St. Raphael’s Congregation challenges the 2014 taxation of property the Congregation owns in downtown Madison.
Termination of Parental Rights
D.C. seeks reversal of the orders terminating her parental rights to A.RC. and D.RC., and the post-dispositional order denying D.C.’s motion to vacate based on the ground of ineffective assistance of counsel.
Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
Xavier Grullon appeals a judgment convicting him of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) as a misdemeanor fourth offense.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Artillis Mitchell appeals from a judgment of conviction for one count of first-degree sexual assault by use of a dangerous weapon, as an act of domestic abuse, contrary to WIS. STAT. §§ 940.225(1)(b) and 968.075(1)(a) (2013-14).
Sentencing Guidelines
Roy Rogers, pro se, appeals orders denying separate postconviction motions to vacate his 1994 sentence and modify it to life imprisonment with parole eligibility on January 1, 2020.
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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
