Postconviction Motion Denied
Howard Grady appeals from a judgment convicting him of aggravated battery with use of a dangerous weapon, as a repeater and as an act of domestic violence.
4th Amendement Violation
James J. Kaufman, pro se, appeals an order dismissing his action challenging the constitutionality of the statute requiring global positioning system (GPS) tracking for sex offenders.
Due Process Violation
Orlin Root-Thalman and Craig Root-Thalman (collectively, the Root-Thalmans) appeal a circuit court order voiding a quitclaim deed.
Divorce – Child Placement
Amanda Burgraff appeals the child custody, child placement, and property division portions of a judgment dissolving her marriage to Robert Burgraff.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Mark Stevens appeals a judgment convicting him of first-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of thirteen, contrary to WIS.STAT. § 948.02(1)(e) (2015-16).
Malpractice – Breach of Ficuicary Duties
Tracy Barnett and Mogul Enterprises, LLC (collectively, Barnett) sued Mark McGinnis and his former law firm, Herrling Clark, for malpractice, breach of fiduciary duties, and breach of contract.
Immigration – Statutory Interpretation
In 1995, Miguel Macias Mendoza (“Macias”) reentered the United States after having been removed only weeks earlier.
Equal Protection Claim
Kenneth Mayle, an adherent of what he calls nontheistic Satanism, sued the United States and officials from the United States Mint, Department of the Treasury, and Bureau of Engraving and Printing, to enjoin the printing of the national motto, “In God We Trust,” on United States currency.
Due Process Violation
Bobbi Kilburn‐Winnie and Michelle Allen‐Gregory (collectively, “Appellants”)filed suit against the Town of Fortville, Indiana, Fortville Waterworks, and Fortville Utilities (collectively, “Fortville”), alleging that their Fourteenth Amendment procedural due process rights were violated when Fortville disconnected their water service.
Statutory Interpretation – Rulemaking Clause
Aaron Schock resigned from Congress on March 31, 2015, after his constituents responded adversely to disclosures about trips he took at public expense, the expense of his elaborate office furnishings, and how he had applied campaign funds.
6th Amendment Violation
Petitioner Scott Schmidt murdered his wife, Kelly Wing-Schmidt.
Sentencing – Enhancement
On June 24, 2015, a grand jury indicted Julius Peterson on two counts of financial institution fraud, one count of making a false statement to a financial institution, and one count of bankruptcy fraud.
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- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
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- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
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