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Dec 6, 2017

Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings

We review the report and recommendation of Referee Jonathan V. Goodman, approving a stipulation filed by the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) and Attorney Tiffany T. Luther and concluding that Attorney Luther committed the professional misconduct alleged by the OLR, as stipulated by the parties.

Dec 6, 2017

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

The ineffective assistance of counsel issue raised requires consideration of whether counsel was ineffective for any of the following reasons: (1) failing to move to dismiss the disorderly conduct charge on the basis that it violated Breitzman's constitutional right to free speech; (2) failing to present opening remarks consistent with Breitzman's anticipated testimony; and (3) failing to object t[...]

Dec 6, 2017

Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied

William Brink appeals a conviction for operating while intoxicated-6th offense, in violation of WIS. STAT. § 346.63(1)(a) (2015- 16), as a repeater, and an order denying his motion to suppress evidence.

Dec 6, 2017

Statutory Interpretation

St. Raphael’s Congregation challenges the 2014 taxation of property the Congregation owns in downtown Madison.

Dec 6, 2017

Termination of Parental Rights

D.C. seeks reversal of the orders terminating her parental rights to A.RC. and D.RC., and the post-dispositional order denying D.C.’s motion to vacate based on the ground of ineffective assistance of counsel.

Dec 6, 2017

Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied

Xavier Grullon appeals a judgment convicting him of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) as a misdemeanor fourth offense.

Dec 6, 2017

Sufficiency of Evidence

Artillis Mitchell appeals from a judgment of conviction for one count of first-degree sexual assault by use of a dangerous weapon, as an act of domestic abuse, contrary to WIS. STAT. §§ 940.225(1)(b) and 968.075(1)(a) (2013-14).

Dec 6, 2017

Sentencing Guidelines

Roy Rogers, pro se, appeals orders denying separate postconviction motions to vacate his 1994 sentence and modify it to life imprisonment with parole eligibility on January 1, 2020.

Dec 6, 2017

Plea Withdrawal – Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Tyrine Javor Donald appeals a conviction for possessing heroin with intent to deliver.

Dec 6, 2017

Due Process Violation – Voir Dire

Miguel Adorno, an Illinois prisoner, was convicted of attempted murder using a firearm.

Dec 6, 2017

Procedural Sufficiency of State Remedies – Local Tax System

A dog bit a Roscoe Township employee on Kelly and Anita Cosgriff’s property.

Dec 6, 2017

Sentencing Guidelines

Kyle Oberg possessed large quantities of child pornography that he produced himself.

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