Sufficiency of Evidence and Jury Instructions
On appeal, Walton and Johnson challenge the sufficiency of the evidence, arguing that the government failed to prove that either Walton or Johnson had the requisite intent for a fraud conviction.
Brady Violation
Socha would like us to find that the state prosecutor in his case violated the obligation recognized in Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), to disclose potentially exculpatory evidence to him.
Motion for Post Judgment Relief Denied
Craig Armstrong appeals the denial of his motion for post-judgment relief in this lawsuit alleging that he was wrongfully arrested and prosecuted for violating the Illinois Sex Offender Registration Act.
Sufficiency of Evidence
In 2014, following investigations by the Indiana Attorney General and FBI, a grand jury issued a four-count indictment for Medicaid fraud against defendants Wanda Shorter and her company, Empowerment Non-Emergency Medical Transport, Inc. (“Empowerment”).
Court Error – Jury Instructions
A grand jury returned a three-count indictment against Leon Fadden for conduct related to bankruptcy fraud.
Fourth Amendment Violation – Parole Violation Report
Charles Smith, a registered sex offender, was convicted of driving with a revoked license and sentenced to one year’s imprisonment followed by one year’s mandatory supervised release.
Tax Exemption – Real Estate
In 2013, this court held that state and local taxing authorities could not charge the Federal National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or Federal Housing Finance Agency with real estate transfer taxes, because such taxes are preempted by federal laws exempting these entities from all taxation.
Weekly Case Digests — Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2017
7th Circuit Digests 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Case Name: United States of America v. Robert S. Luce Case No.: 16-4093 Officials: WOOD, Chief Judge, and RIPPLE and ROVNER, Circuit Judges. Focus: Issues of Material Fact – False Certifications The United States brought this action against Robert Luce under the False Claims Act (“FCA”), 31 […]
Protective Placement
B.G. appeals an order of the circuit court that granted a protective placement requested by Waushara County.
Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
Christopher Bouchette appeals a judgment of conviction for operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited alcohol concentration (2nd offense), denial of his motion to suppress evidence, and denial of his postconviction motion, which effectively requested reconsideration of the denial of his suppression motion.
Sufficiency of Evidence
John Allan Zernia appeals a harassment injunction issued to Sharon Towne Zernia.
Sufficiency of Evidence
John Allan Zernia appeals a harassment injunction issued to Margaret Ahne Herlitzka.
Legal News
- Milwaukee County District Attorney, UWM police address Jewish threats
- With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
- 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