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Dec 5, 2018

OWI – Probable Cause

Michael Hale appeals an order of the circuit court which held that he refused to submit to a chemical test in violation of WIS. STAT. § 343.305(9)(a).

Dec 5, 2018

Mental Commitment

In this direct appeal of an order for involuntary medication and treatment, B.L. argues that the doctor specializing in psychiatric medicine who initiated B.L.’s emergency detention could not properly also serve as one of the two health professionals specified in WIS. STAT. § 51.20(9)(a)1. to examine B.L. B.L. does not contest that he makes this argument for the first time on appeal.

Dec 5, 2018

Termination of Parental Rights

L.O.O. appeals an order of the Juneau County Circuit Court granting summary judgment in the grounds phase of L.O.O.’s termination of parental rights case.

Dec 5, 2018

4th Amendment Violation

Jonalle Ferraro appeals the circuit court’s denial of multiple motions to suppress evidence and the judgment of conviction for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant, third offense.

Dec 5, 2018

Termination of Parental Rights

S.D. appeals the circuit court’s order terminating her parental rights to her child, R.S. S.D.’s parental rights were terminated under a three-month abandonment provision in WIS. STAT. § 48.415(1)(a)2.

Dec 5, 2018

Abuse of Discretion – Damages – ERISA

Jeffrey Riggert brought multiple claims against John Reed under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), 29 U.S.C. § 1001 (2012) et seq., and under state law.

Dec 5, 2018

Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied

The State of Wisconsin appeals from the circuit court’s grant of Emily Mays’ motion to suppress evidence.

Dec 4, 2018

Sufficiency of Evidence

This case involves the sexual assault and trafficking of a child.

Dec 4, 2018

Postconviction Motion Denied

Steve L. Trattner appeals from an order denying his WIS. STAT. § 974.06 (2015-16) postconviction motion without an evidentiary hearing.

Dec 4, 2018

Abuse of Discretion – Claim Preclusion

Barbara and Jeremy Engelking appeal a judgment dismissing their claims against Enbridge (U.S.), Inc., Enbridge Energy, LP, and Enbridge Pipelines, (Southern Lights), LLC (collectively, Enbridge).

Dec 4, 2018

Postconviction Motion Denied

Donavinn D. Coffee appeals the judgment of conviction entered on his pleas of guilty to armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, and first-degree recklessly endangering safety, all as a party to the crimes.

Dec 4, 2018

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel – Due Process Violation

Carrie Counihan appeals a judgment of conviction entered on her no-contest pleas to five counts of misdemeanor theft.

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