De Novo Review – Summary Judgment – Issue of Material Fact
This case involves open land, currently in a natural state, that was sold by the same seller twice.
Termination of Parental Rights – Due Process Violation
S.H. appeals from orders entered in two cases, now consolidated on appeal, terminating his parental rights to his two children on the grounds of the continuing denial of his periods of physical placement under WIS. STAT. § 48.415(4).
Abuse of Discretion – Expunction
Larry A. Brown appeals his judgment of conviction with regard to his sentence, specifically relating to the trial court’s denial of his motion to expunge the conviction from his record.
Abuse of Discretion – Jury Instructions
Jeffrey Lemont Lee appeals his judgment of conviction for aggravated battery, substantial battery, disorderly conduct with the use of a dangerous weapon, and felony bail jumping, all with domestic abuse assessments and as a habitual offender.
Abuse of Discretion – Other-acts Evidence
Guillermo Mendoza appeals a judgment convicting him of incest and first-degree sexual assault of a child.
Court Error – Right to Present Defense
Salar Zangana appeals from a judgment of conviction for misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct and from orders of the trial court denying his motion for postconviction relief and his motion for reconsideration.
Unlawful Seizure – Reasonable Suspicion – Suppression of Evidence
Lawrence Griffin, Jr. appeals his judgment of conviction for possession of a firearm by a felon.
Abuse of Discretion – Motion for Mistrial Denied
Juan Castillo appeals a judgment convicting him of one count of first-degree sexual assault of a child (sexual contact with a person under the age of thirteen).
Evidentiary Hearing
Michael James Brehm appeals a judgment entered after a guilty plea to one count of possession of a firearm by a felon and an order denying postconviction relief.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
David Wayne Ross appeals his judgment of conviction for two counts of second-degree sexual assault.
Abuse of Discretion – Motion for Reconsideration Denied
Joe Meier, pro se, appeals from an order denying reconsideration of the denial of his motion to vacate a default judgment.
Involuntary Commitment – Sufficiency of Evidence
Travis appeals from an order for involuntary commitment under WIS. STAT. ch. 51.
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