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Sentencing Guidelines
Rashad Rae Robinson pled guilty to a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine after he was caught in a controlled buy.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
An Illinois jury convicted Joseph Wilborn for the murder of a rival gang member in Chicago.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Gregory Williams appeals the denial of his application for federal habeas corpus relief following convictions in Illinois state court in two separate cases for raping two women—offenses that resulted in sentences totaling 66 years’ imprisonment.
Bankruptcy – Chapter 13 Payment Plan
This is the third—and we hope final—decision in a series arising from the efforts of debtors in Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings to avoid or defer paying parking and other vehicular fines.
Weekly Case Digests – August 24, 2020 – August 28, 2020
Weekly Case Digests – August 24, 2020 – August 28, 2020
Unlawful-stop Claim – Reasonable Suspicion
Courtney Brown failed to fully stop his car at a stop sign, prompting a police officer to initiate a traffic stop.
Injunctive Relief – Louisiana’s Act 620
Louisiana’s Act 620, which is almost word-for-word identical to the Texas “admitting privileges” law at issue in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, 579 U. S. ___, requires any doctor who performs abortions to hold “active admitting privileges at a hospital . . . located not further than thirty miles from the location at which the abortion is performed or induced,” and defines “acti[...]
Free Exercise Clause Violation – No-aid Provision
The Montana Legislature established a program to provide tuition assistance to parents who send their children to private schools.
OWI – Peremptory Challenge
Katie Provenzano appeals a judgment of conviction for operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited alcohol concentration.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Separation of Powers
In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, Congress established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), an independent regulatory agency tasked with ensuring that consumer debt products are safe and transparent.
1st Amendment Violation – United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003 – Policy Requirement
1st Amendment Violation – United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003 – Policy Requirement
Abuse of Discretion – Expert Testimony
The petitioner, Timothy E. Dobbs, seeks review of the court of appeals' decision affirming his judgment of conviction for homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.
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- WisGOP convention spotlights abortion, higher education, immigration and national security
- NAACP: No consequences for UWM Pro-Palestinian protesters shows ‘bias’ and ‘privilege’
- New complaints filed against Northwestern over Kenosha football hazing scandal
- Justice Department submits proposed regulation to reschedule marijuana
- Reckless driving on Brown Deer Road results in fatal collision
- Lavinia Goodell 150th Anniversary commemoration to be held June 17
- WisGOP reacts to vice president’s Wisconsin visit
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
WLJ People
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Russell Nicolet
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- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Katherine Metzger
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Joseph Ryan
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – James M. Ryan
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Dana Wachs
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Mark L. Thomsen
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Matthew Lein
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Jeffrey A. Pitman
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – William Pemberton
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Howard S. Sicula
