Sufficiency of Evidence – Replevin
Stacie Jean Rios appeals dismissal of her small claims action against Ryan Justmann.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Bobby Joe Johnson, Jr., appeals a judgment of conviction and an order denying postconviction relief entered by the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Christian Greenup appeals a circuit court judgment convicting him of child sexual assault.
Constitutionality – Felony Possession of Firearm
Leevan Roundtree, by counsel, appeals a judgment convicting him of possession of a firearm by a felon.
4th Amendment Violation
The State of Wisconsin appeals the circuit court’s summary judgment order dismissing the State’s civil forfeiture complaint naming Michael Scott, Lori Scott, one car, one pickup, one all-terrain vehicle, two personal watercraft, cash, and marijuana.
Newly Discovered Evidence
Freeman Earl Bell, Jr., appeals, pro se, from an order of the circuit court denying his second WIS. STAT. § 974.06 (2017-18) postconviction motion.
OWI – Probable Cause
Timothy Curtis appeals a judgment of conviction, entered upon his no-contest plea, to second-offense operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI).
Termination of Parental Rights
T.R.C. appeals from an October 17, 2017 order terminating her parental rights to her daughter, D.U.C. (D.), on grounds of continuing need of protection or services.
Summary Judgment – Distribution of Assets – Trusts & Estates
This appeal involves two claims made by Barbara Maloney, as personal representative of the Estate of Thomas R. Maloney (the Estate), against Francis and William Maloney.
ALJ Error – Disability Benefits
Bettie Burmester applied for disability insurance benefits claiming she was unable to work due to physical impairments affecting her joints, chronic pain, and poor mental health.
Easement
In this diversity action, plaintiff Stephen West contends that the addition of a fiber optic communications wire to a utilities transmission tower on his property exceeds the scope of the utilities easement that authorized the tower.
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