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Involuntary Commitment
R.J. was involuntary committed for treatment for six months pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 51.20, and he was subsequently recommitted for a period of one year.
Unlawful-stop Claim – Suppression of Evidence
During the course of a traffic stop, Catherine Large was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (“OWI”), and a sample of her blood was later drawn for chemical testing.
Court of Error – Admittance of Evidence
William Heaney appeals from a judgment dismissing his small claims replevin action seeking the recovery of three oil portraits hanging in the lobby of the “Oshkosh Northwestern Building,” a building owned by Oshkosh Business Center III, LLC. He asserts the circuit court erred in refusing to admit as evidence at the trial authorizations signed by his cousin and his cousin’s widow and erred in[...]
Due Process Violation and Sufficiency of Evidence
Richard L. Austin, Jr., appeals from an order finding him in contempt for lack of child support, sentencing him to forty-five days in jail.
Sanctions and Damages
The circuit court denied Russ Darrow Group, Inc.’s (Darrow) motion for sanctions and damages against Harry B. Mains (Mains) as being untimely under WIS. STAT. §§ 802.05 and 895.044 (2017-18).
Court Error – Discharge from Adult Court
On May 31, 2014, twelve-year-old Morgan Geyser, with the aid of twelve-year-old Anissa Weier, repeatedly stabbed her friend, the twelve-year-old victim in this case.
Abuse of Discretion – Sentencing – Supervised Release
Following a jury trial, Frederick Ziesmer was convicted of repeated sexual assault of the same child.
Attorney Fees
This matter arises from a protracted dispute concerning a trust established by Dianne and Wayne L. Lautenbach.
Sovereign Immunity – Property Tax
In response to a federal court decision, the Town of Sanborn (the “Town”) decided in 2007 to remove from its property tax rolls all land belonging to the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians (the “Bad River Band”) and its members.
ALJ Error – Social Security Benefits
Aaron Brace applied for Social Security disability benefits based on a number of chronic conditions—primarily back and neck pain due to degenerative disc disease.
Jury Instructions
Sevon Thomas found himself charged with possessing a firearm in connection with a drug trafficking crime after he agreed to sell methamphetamine to a government cooperator.
Jury Instructions
Reginald Pittman attempted suicide at the Madison County jail in 2007. Although the attempt failed, it left him in a vegetative state.
Polls
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- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
- UPDATED: ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences
- Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin’s Med Mal legal gap
- Disbarred Attorney directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial
- Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
- Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators
- Man pleads guilty to producing videos depicting monkey torture
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