Due Process Violation – Military Law
At a general court-martial under the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice, WIS. STAT. ch. 322 (2015-2016), Sergeant First Class Jesse Riemer of the Wisconsin Army National Guard was convicted, pursuant to negotiated pleas made before a military judge, of various felony offenses involving Riemer’s use of “his position as a [military] recruiter to engage in wrongful conduct with recruits and enlis[...]
OWI – Probable Cause
John W. Van Akkeren appeals his conviction for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and the circuit court’s finding that he improperly refused a request to provide a chemical sample of his blood.
Sufficiency of Plea
Cynthia Hansen appeals from a judgment of conviction for criminal damage to property of another, in violation of WIS. STAT. § 943.01(1), entered upon her guilty plea and the denial of her postconviction motion.
Frivolous Appeal – Attorney Fees
This cases arises from the reopening of a divorce judgment.
Foreclosure – Promissory Estoppel
This case arises out of a mortgage foreclosure action brought by JP Morgan Chase Bank National Association against Margaret Bach.
OLR wants full costs assessed against Portage attorney
The Office of Lawyer Regulation wants a Portage attorney to pay for the full cost of his disciplinary proceeding.
New rules coming to family law
On paper, the new rule appears simple: Starting July 1, lawyer-mediators will be able to draw up settlement documents in family law cases. In practice, though, it's far from easy.
Termination of Parental Rights
F.J.R. appeals an order terminating her parental rights for two of her biological children, B.M.R. and B.H.T. She argues that the trial court did not appropriately instruct the jury regarding the suspension of a visitation order issued by the court with regard to B.M.R., and seeks to vacate the termination of parental rights order for both children.
Restrictive Covenant Violation
Lee and Mary Jo Neuschwander appeal an order denying their summary judgment motion and instead granting summary judgment in favor of their neighbors, Richard and Jean Forshee, Judith Timmerman, Verlan Edwards, Mary Edwards on behalf of Verlan & Mary Edwards LLP, and Robert and Janet Olson (collectively, the Neighbors).
Inadmissible Evidence
Antrice Hart appeals from an order that granted summary judgment to Esvin Gomez and his insurer Artisan and Truckers Casualty Company (Artisan) and dismissed her complaint.
Sentencing – Prosecutorial Misconduct
Ron Joseph Allen appeals a judgment of conviction, following a jury trial, of first-degree intentional homicide as a party to a crime.
Plea Withdrawal
Efrain Campos, pro se, appeals the denial of his WIS. STAT. § 974.06 (2015-16) motion for postconviction relief.
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