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Court Error – Claim Preclusion
Berry argues that the district court erred by dismissing his suit on the basis of preclusion.
Sufficient Factual Allegations
In his complaint, Groshek alleged that Appellees violated § 1681b(b)(2)(A)(i). As the predicate for his claimed statutory and punitive damages, he alleged that this violation was willful.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Chas Harper, an Indiana prisoner, seeks habeas relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 claiming that his attorney on direct appeal was constitutionally ineffective because he failed to adequately develop an argument that Harper’s sentence warranted revision under Rule 7(B) of the Indiana Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Sentencing Guidelines
The issue in this appeal is whether federal bank robbery by intimidation in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2113(a) is a crime of violence for purposes of the pre‐2016 federal Sentencing Guideline provision for career of‐ fenders in U.S.S.G. § 4B1.2(a).
Motion for Judgment Denied
Biagio Stragapede worked in water services for the City of Evanston for 14 years.
Court Error – Sufficiency of Testimony
Joshua Lanigan injured his back at his job in 2009. That same year he hurt his neck in a car accident, and in 2011 he was diagnosed with diabetes.
Weekly Case Digests — July 31 to August 4, 2017
Weekly Case Digests — July 31 to August 4, 2017
Court Error – Testimony
Lamonte Haynes appeals the judgment and order of the circuit court denying him a new trial in this labor and delivery medical malpractice case.
Sentencing Guidelines
Andrew Hendrickson appeals a judgment of conviction for repeated sexual assault of the same child.
Denial of Motion for Newly Discovered Evidence
Lisimba Love appeals a circuit court order denying his postconviction motion.
Denial of Motion to Compel Discovery
Joyce Ziehli challenges the circuit court’s order denying her postconviction motion to compel discovery.
Court Error – Postconviction Motion without Hearing
Dale M. Patterson appeals from a judgment of conviction and an order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
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