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Conflict of Interest – Estate
Attorney Robert A. Wilmot appeals pro se from an order ruling that a conflict of interest makes him unsuitable to act as personal representative (PR) of the estate of the decedent, Ann H. McMaster Dewey.
Court Error – Jury Instructions – Witness Evidence
Dr. Kevin Weber and his insurer Proassurance Casualty Company (collectively, Proassurance Casualty), appeal a money judgment in favor of Jolene Zabler and Jolene’s father, Gary Zabler.
Termination of Parental Rights
K.C. appeals from an order terminating her parental rights to J.F.C. She asks this court to vacate the order and remand the matter for a new fact-finding hearing.
Motion to Suppress
Brian Zieglmeier appeals a judgment of conviction for third-offense operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI).
Juvenile Delinquency
J.J.S. appeals a circuit court dispositional order entered in this juvenile delinquency proceeding imposing restitution against him for $1,600.
Trespasser
James Donaldson appeals a summary judgment dismissing his common law negligence and safe place statute claims against a restaurant and related parties.
Court Error – Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
In these consolidated appeals, Anthony Sandifer, pro se, appeals from orders denying his WIS. STAT. § 974.06 motion for postconviction relief.
Sentencing
Jesse Donnelly appeals a judgment sentencing him to five years’ initial confinement and five years’ extended supervision for child enticement—sexual contact.
Plain Error – Motion for New Trial
John A. Augoki appeals the judgment of conviction of three counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child and the order denying his post-conviction motion for a new trial.
Forfeiture
This case comes before us on remand from the supreme court. The supreme court issued an order granting, in part, the petition for review in the case of City of Madison v. Family Business LLC, No. 2012AP2179, unpublished slip op. (WI App Sept. 16. 2014).
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Gilbert Spiller pled guilty to drug and firearm charges. He later filed a petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2255, arguing that his counsel was constitutionally ineffective during the plea-bargaining process.
Petition for Asylum
Hernel Silais, a Haitian citizen and opposition political party member, petitioned the United States for asylum, withholding of removal, and relief under the Convention Against Torture (“CAT”).
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