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Immigration – Asylum
John Doe, whose legal name is Jane Doe, is a transgender man residing in Marion County, Indiana.
Sentencing Guidelines
David Barnes appeals his sentence. He argues that the district court incorrectly calculated his Guidelines range by counting a local ordinance violation for “Smoking Marihuana at a Public Park” in his criminal history score.
Preliminary Injunction – Court Error
Plaintiffs allege the City of Springfield (“Springfield” or “the City”) unlawfully discriminated against three disabled individuals when it ruled they could no longer occupy a single-family residence located within 600 feet of an existing disabled group home.
Sentencing Guidelines
On March 19, 2015, a jury convicted defendant-appellant Precious House of six counts of bank fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1344, as a result of his involvement in a fraudulent automobile loan scheme.
4th Amendment Violation
Sixteen‐year‐old Michael DeAngelo Sago, Jr., and three other young men attempted to rob a pizzeria at gunpoint.
Statutory Interpretation
These consolidated appeals represent another application of the “categorical approach” for applying recidivist statutes.
Sentencing Guidelines
This is defendant Miles Musgraves’ second appeal from his 2015 convictions and sentences on drug and firearm charges.
Immigration –Conflict of Interest
Plaintiff John Doe seeks lawful permanent residence in the United States under the Employment-Based Immigration: Fifth Preference category (“EB-5”). This visa program requires applicants to demonstrate that they have invested or are currently investing capital in a “new commercial enterprise” within the United States. 8 U.S.C. § 1153(b)(5)(A).
Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
In April 2014, a Verizon store in the Milwaukee area was robbed.
Sentencing Guidelines
Teovonni Cunningham pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess stolen firearms and ammunition, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 371 and 922(j); one count of possession of stolen firearms and ammunition, in violation of § 922(j); and one count of possession of firearms by a felon, in violation of § 922(g)(1).
17-2516 Craig Cunningham v. Michael Montes, et al.
Michael Montes owns two houses, one in California and the other in Wisconsin.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Jury Instructions
On a summer day in 2010, Iema Lemons called 911 to report that her neighbors were vandalizing her home on Milwaukee’s north side.
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- The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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