Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
James Anderson appeals a judgment of conviction for various criminal offenses, entered upon jury verdicts, and an order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Christopher Seiler appeals pro se from a circuit court order denying without an evidentiary hearing his WIS. STAT. § 974.06 (2015- 16) motion (1) challenging a statement he made to his probation officer and alleging ineffective assistance of trial counsel relating to that statement, and (2) seeking resentencing because the circuit court relied upon inaccurate information at sentencing and his tri[...]
Disability Insurance Benefits – Expert Testimony
Ashley Gerstner challenges the denial of her application for disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income.
Due Process Violation – Time-barred
Clarence Easterling, a Wisconsin inmate, brought this action against correctional officials under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, contending that they violated his constitutional rights to due process of law and freedom of association by denying him visits with his daughter in 2004 and 2013.
Medical Malpractice – Negligence
In this appeal, John Lipsey seeks relief on behalf of his minor daughter J.L., for tragic injuries suffered by J.L. at birth.
Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Violation – Rule 11
Cory Williams was charged with two counts of Hobbs Act robbery, 18 U.S.C. § 1952(a); one count of bank robbery, id. § 2113(a), (d); and three counts of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of those crimes, id. § 924(c).
ADA Violation
Yasas Rodrigo sued his employer, Carle Foundation Hospital (“Carle”), for violations of the Americans With Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. (“Act”).
Preemption Claim
E.F. Transit, Inc., is a motor carrier licensed in the state of Indiana to transport beer, wine, and liquor.
Sufficiency of Evidence
We review a decision of the court of appeals, affirming the circuit court's grant of summary judgment dismissing Debra Sands' claims and Menard, Inc.'s counterclaim.
Termination of Parental Rights – Issues of Material Fact
R.I. appeals an order terminating his parental rights to M.J., his biological daughter who is an Indian child. R.I. is not of Native American heritage.
Court Error – Suppression of Evidence
Brandon Scherz was charged with second-degree sexual assault, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Sentence Modification – Mitigating Evidence
Fontaine Baker was charged with first-degree intentional homicide while armed in the shooting death of Frankie Jenkins.
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