Disciplinary Proceedings
We review Referee James R. Erickson's report recommending, consistent with a stipulation executed by the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) and Attorney Michael M. Rajek, that we dismiss a pending disciplinary complaint against Attorney Rajek.
Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
Scott Brandsma appeals a judgment of conviction for two offenses: refusal to submit to a test for intoxication after his arrest for driving under the influence and resisting or obstructing an officer.
City Ordinance Interpretation
Jason Bleichwehl appeals from a circuit court order affirming the final decision of the City of Milwaukee Employe’s Retirement System (“the City”) denying him a duty disability retirement allowance.
Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
Brian Loring appeals a judgment of conviction for operating a motor vehicle with a restricted controlled substance in his blood, as a fifth offense.
Abuse of Discretion
Armond L. Messnick appeals the circuit court’s order extending his probation term for one year.
Termination of Parental Rights
The issues in this consolidated appeal revolve around a mother’s objection to the appointment of a permanent guardian for her son pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 48.977.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Villegas sought postconviction relief and was denied. On appeal, he challenges both the juvenile and adult court proceedings.
Insurance Agent Negligence – Summary Judgment Improper
William and Charmaine Baker appeal a summary judgment dismissing their insurance policy reformation claim against Rural Mutual Insurance Company and their negligence claim against insurance agent Samuel Scott.
Unemployment Benefit Claims
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) appeals a circuit court decision affirming the Labor and Industry Review Commission’s (LIRC) decision waiving DWD’s recovery of erroneously paid unemployment benefits to three claimants.
Sentencing Guidelines
Samuel Teague appeals an order denying his motion for sentence modification, in which he argued: (1) the ten-year sentence is excessive; (2) the circuit court lacked the authority to impose a consecutive sentence; (3) he is entitled to additional sentence credit; and (4) the sentencing court relied on erroneous information provided by the State.
Abuse of Discretion – Sentencing Guidelines
Clarence J. Beal appeals a judgment convicting him of two counts of attempted armed robbery as a party to a crime, one count of substantial battery, and one count of misdemeanor obstructing an officer.
Proof of Service and Claim Dismissal
Naythan A. Schwab, pro se, appeals an order of the circuit court dismissing his action against Levi M. Webb, Jr., without prejudice.
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