Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
William Hampton appeals a judgment of conviction and an order denying postconviction relief entered by the Crawford County Circuit Court.
Termination of Parental Rights
L.R.H.-J. appeals from the involuntary termination of her parental rights (TPR) to her daughter, J.N.J.-W. Birth mother was found unfit at the “grounds” stage of the TPR proceeding pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 48.415(9m) after the Racine County Human Services Department (the department) moved uncontested for summary judgment.
Attorneys sue State Bar over mandatory dues
Two attorneys are suing the State Bar of Wisconsin over the bar dues lawyers must pay to practice in the state.
OWI – Suppression of Evidence
Kevin Ian End appeals from a judgment convicting him of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and with a prohibited alcohol concentration (PAC), both second offenses, and challenges the circuit court’s denial of his motion to suppress evidence obtained through an unlawful stop.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Michael Wade appeals his judgment of conviction entered after a jury convicted him of misdemeanor intimidation of a witness and two counts of knowingly violating a domestic abuse injunction, all charged as a habitual criminality repeater.
Divorce – Maintenance
Sayuri Gildersleeve appeals a divorce judgment that terminated her marriage to Troy Gildersleeve. Sayuri argues that the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion when awarding maintenance and dividing the parties’ property.
Sentencing Modification
Larry George, pro se, appeals an order denying his motion for sentence reduction and “emergency motion for release.”
Divorce – Maintenance Award
Allan Edward Skodowski, Jr. appeals that portion of the divorce judgment requiring that he pay maintenance to Gloria Skodowski.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Christopher Deshawn McGinnis appeals from a judgment of conviction, following a jury trial, for first-degree intentional homicide with use of a dangerous weapon as a party to a crime, first-degree recklessly endangering safety with use of a dangerous weapon as a party to a crime, and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Insurance Coverage – Homestead Property
David Mader appeals a summary judgment granted in favor of Martha Janey and an order denying his motion for reconsideration.
6th Amendment Violation – Confrontation Clause
Jarmel Dontra Chisem appeals his judgment of conviction after a jury convicted him of first-degree reckless homicide as a party to a crime while using a dangerous weapon, as a repeater, and first-degree recklessly endangering safety as a party to a crime while using a dangerous weapon, as a repeater.
Jury Instructions
Tony Sansone, who is confined to a wheelchair, needs a parking place with room to deploy his van’s wheelchair ramp.
Legal News
- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
- Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
- Active shooter ‘neutralized’ outside Wisconsin middle school
- Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
- Jury finds Wisconsin man sane in sexual assault, killing of toddler
- Attorney sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually exploiting numerous children
- UW-Madison pro-Palestine protesters spark debate over free speech laws
- DEA to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift
- Wisconsin opens public comment on constitutional amendment regarding election officials
- Court upholds Milwaukee police officer’s firing for posting racist memes
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