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Statutory Interpretation – Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 – Exceeds Authorized Access
Nathan Van Buren, a former police sergeant, ran a license-plate search in a law enforcement computer database in exchange for money.
Immigration – Asylum
The question comes to us in cases involving Cesar Alcaraz-Enriquez and Ming Dai. Mr. Alcaraz-Enriquez is a Mexican national.
Sovereign Authority – Detain and Search Non-Indians
The question presented is whether an Indian tribe’s police officer has authority to detain temporarily and to search a non-Indian on a public right-of-way that runs through an Indian reservation.
Property Assessment
The petitioner, Ronald Collison, seeks review of an unpublished per curiam decision of the court of appeals affirming the City of Milwaukee Board of Review's (Board) determination that his property was properly assessed at a value of $31,800.
Attorney Reinstatement Proceeding
We review a report filed by Referee Kim M. Peterson, recommending this court reinstate John Hotvedt's license to practice law in Wisconsin.
Unlawful-stop Claim – Reasonable Suspicion
The question in this case is whether a vehicle stop was supported by reasonable suspicion of drug activity.
Certification – 4th Amendment Violation – Reasonable Suspicion and Seizures
This case is before us on certification from the court of appeals pursuant to Wis. Stat. § (Rule) 809.61 (2019-20).
Abuse of Discretion – Primary Jurisdiction Doctrine
In 2017, the legislature enacted a new personal property tax exemption for “[m]achinery, tools, and patterns.” WIS. STAT. § 70.111(27) (2017-18); 2017 Wis. Act 59, § 997J.
Postconviction Motion Denied – Right to Counsel
Thomas Kent appeals from a multi-count criminal judgment of conviction and an order denying his postconviction motion.
Jury Instructions
Emmanuel Sanchez appeals his judgment of conviction for first-degree intentional homicide and knowingly violating a domestic abuse injunction.
Plea Withdrawal – Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Willie M. McBride appeals his judgments of conviction entered after he pled guilty to several charges under a global plea agreement for two separate cases.
Statutory Interpretation – Coercion – Affirmative Defense
Charged with numerous felonies, including first-degree intentional homicide, Chrystul D. Kizer sought interlocutory appeal from an order of the circuit court that effectively prevents her from introducing evidence of the affirmative defense of WIS. STAT. § 939.46(1m), related to victims of human trafficking and child sex trafficking.
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