Wrongful Conviction
In February 1998 Maryetta Griffin was raped and strangled to death and left in an abandoned garage on Milwaukee’s north side.
Bankruptcy – Adversary Complaint
Margaret Kempff’s ex-husband Bart embezzled more than $1 million from his employer while the two were still married.
Weekly Case Digests — Jan. 30 – Feb. 3, 2017
Weekly Case Digests — Jan. 30 - Feb. 3, 2017
Court Error – Appointment of Counsel
Emory Elbe and Paula Elbe jointly challenge the decisions of the Hon. Michael P. Screnock to deny their motions to vacate their judgments of conviction for disorderly conduct and to deny their motions for reconsideration.
Motion to Suppress
Brianna Flahavan challenges the circuit court’s order denying her suppression motion.
Sale Proceeds – Satisfaction of Judgment
Steven O’Connor appeals the circuit court’s decision and order directing the distribution of the proceeds of a sale of real property, and the court’s subsequent order denying his motion for reconsideration.
Court Error – Contract
This appeal arises out of Bushman Farms, Inc.’s allegations that Dairyland Real Estate, LLC, did not perform under the terms of a listing contract entered into by the parties, and therefore, Dairyland is not entitled to retain the commission paid by Bushman after the successful sale of Bushman’s land.
Zoning – Variance Request
Leah Johnson and Mitch (collectively, “Johnson”) appeal a decision by the City of Madison Zoning Board of Appeals, which denied Johnson’s request for a setback variance.
Motion to Suppress
Brandon M. Swiecichowski appeals from a judgment convicting him of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), second offense, contrary to WIS. STAT. § 346.63(1)(a).
OWI – Probable Cause
Michael Chough appeals from his conviction for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI).
Motion for New Trial
Anthony Q. Wallace appeals from an order denying his motion for a new trial pursuant to WIS. STAT. §§ 974.06 and 974.07 (2015-16), based on the results of postconviction DNA testing.
Eminent Domain
Jon Haas and Kenneth Herro (appellants) appeal from an order dismissing their complaint against the City of Oconomowoc (City) for just compensation for their property (the property) which was taken by eminent domain and also appeal from an order denying their motion for reconsideration.
Legal News
- Police confirm ‘Heil Hitler’ salute during Madison pro-Palestinian protests, suspect identified
- Federal agencies failed to investigate Havana Syndrome, ignored crucial evidence and withheld information, attorney says during Congressional hearing
- As Patrick Beverley calls his actions ‘inexcusable,’ police announce they’ve opened an investigation
- Democrats spend $7 million from campaign war chest in TV ads, many directed at Milwaukee northern suburbs
- Biden lauds new Microsoft center on the same site where Trump’s Foxconn project failed
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Eau Claire County Circuit Court
- Trump appointed judge presiding over classified documents case cancels trial
- Applicants wanted for Jefferson County, Crawford County circuit courts
- Wisconsin wedding barns sue over state’s new liquor law requiring licensing
- Audit launched of Wisconsin’s diversity efforts
- Federal appeals court approves high-voltage power line through Mississippi River refuge
- Dane County residents encouraged to weigh how to spend federal funds
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