Dog Bite – Damages
David Jackson filed this action alleging that he was bitten by a dog owned by Jeffrey Douglas at Jeffrey’s residence and that Ardyce Douglas, Jeffrey’s mother and the owner of the property where the incident occurred, is liable for the resulting injuries.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Deonta Benton was tried and convicted of felony murder and first-degree recklessly endangering safety, both as a party to the crime.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Leonard Cardenas appeals a judgment that convicted him of second-degree sexual assault of a child and bail jumping, each as a repeat offender.
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
Jesse Felbab appeals from a judgment convicting him of possession of Tetrahydrocannibinois (THC).
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
Trial courts have “broad discretion to admit or exclude evidence[,] … [and] we will upset their decisions only where they have erroneously exercised that discretion.”
Plain Error and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Stanley Cleofius Slater appeals from a judgment convicting him of armed robbery as party to a crime (PTAC) and an order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Summary Judgment
In this homeowner’s insurance dispute, Lawrence J. Olson appeals from a judgment dismissing Olson’s claims against Integrity Property and Casualty Insurance Company (Integrity) and Grange Mutual Casualty Company (Grange).
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Craig A. Hron appeals a judgment of conviction entered after a jury found him guilty of four felonies including the attempted first-degree intentional homicide of his ex-girlfriend, T.J., and an order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Court Error – Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
Samuel Silverstein appeals from a judgment of conviction, entered on his guilty plea, for three counts of possession of child pornography.
Plea Withdrawal
Anthony Germaine Griffis appeals from a judgment of conviction, entered upon his guilty pleas, on one count of robbery with the use of force and one count of taking and driving a vehicle without the owner’s consent, both as a party to a crime.
Foreclosure – Subject Matter and Personal Jurisdiction
Brian and Becky Bonkoski, pro se, appeal a judgment of foreclosure on their residential real estate.
4th Amendment – Search & Seizure
Derron Hudson challenges the scope and duration of a traffic stop that led to his conviction for possession of cocaine, second or subsequent offense.
Legal News
- Wis. Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
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- Milwaukee Bar Association releases 2024 Judicial Poll results
- Hilton Doubletree Lawsuit: 8-year-old died after being sucked into swimming pool pipe
- Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
- Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
- Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
- Milwaukee creates requirements for private security guards after Isaiah Allen’s shooting death
- Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
- Man shot at Miami Hilton
- Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
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