OWI – Traffic Stop Legality
Matthew Owens appeals the circuit court’s judgment convicting Owens of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.
Court Error – Failure to State A Claim
Thomas Newman appeals the circuit court’s order dismissing his complaint with prejudice.
Waiver of Fees
Ian Humphrey, pro se, appeals an order denying his petition for waiver of the transcript fees.
Due Process Violation – Military Law
At a general court-martial under the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice, WIS. STAT. ch. 322 (2015-2016), Sergeant First Class Jesse Riemer of the Wisconsin Army National Guard was convicted, pursuant to negotiated pleas made before a military judge, of various felony offenses involving Riemer’s use of “his position as a [military] recruiter to engage in wrongful conduct with recruits and enlis[...]
OWI – Probable Cause
John W. Van Akkeren appeals his conviction for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and the circuit court’s finding that he improperly refused a request to provide a chemical sample of his blood.
Sufficiency of Plea
Cynthia Hansen appeals from a judgment of conviction for criminal damage to property of another, in violation of WIS. STAT. § 943.01(1), entered upon her guilty plea and the denial of her postconviction motion.
Frivolous Appeal – Attorney Fees
This cases arises from the reopening of a divorce judgment.
Foreclosure – Promissory Estoppel
This case arises out of a mortgage foreclosure action brought by JP Morgan Chase Bank National Association against Margaret Bach.
Termination of Parental Rights
F.J.R. appeals an order terminating her parental rights for two of her biological children, B.M.R. and B.H.T. She argues that the trial court did not appropriately instruct the jury regarding the suspension of a visitation order issued by the court with regard to B.M.R., and seeks to vacate the termination of parental rights order for both children.
Restrictive Covenant Violation
Lee and Mary Jo Neuschwander appeal an order denying their summary judgment motion and instead granting summary judgment in favor of their neighbors, Richard and Jean Forshee, Judith Timmerman, Verlan Edwards, Mary Edwards on behalf of Verlan & Mary Edwards LLP, and Robert and Janet Olson (collectively, the Neighbors).
Inadmissible Evidence
Antrice Hart appeals from an order that granted summary judgment to Esvin Gomez and his insurer Artisan and Truckers Casualty Company (Artisan) and dismissed her complaint.
Sentencing – Prosecutorial Misconduct
Ron Joseph Allen appeals a judgment of conviction, following a jury trial, of first-degree intentional homicide as a party to a crime.
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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