Jurisdiction – Sentencing
Cordell Collins appeals several conditions he must abide by while on supervised release.
Abuse of Discretion – Divorce – Property Division
Terry Carpenter, pro se, appeals the property division portion of a judgment dissolving his marriage to Mary Carpenter.
Sentencing Guidelines
In 1991 Michael Daniels was sentenced to 35 years in prison for drug-trafficking crimes he committed while leading the violent Brothers of the Struggle street gang in Milwaukee in the 1980s.
Equitable Estoppel
John Vergara, Carlos Ruiz, and Jose Garcia filed a civil-rights lawsuit against the City of Chicago and Chicago Police Officers John Dal Ponte, Boonserm Srisuch, and Perry Nigro.
Sentencing Guidelines
Anthony Gardner was arrested after firing a gun at two vehicles thought to be driven by rival gang members.
Court Error – Retaliatory Eviction
George Cole appeals a judgment awarding money damages to his former landlord, M. Blank Properties, LLC (Blank).
Small Claims – Cost Reimbursement
Samuel Polhamus, acting pro se, appeals a circuit court order dismissing his small claims complaint seeking reimbursement of the cost of retrieving his vehicle after it was towed and impounded.
Prisoner – Involuntary Commitment
K.E.K. appeals two decisions of the circuit court: one to extend K.E.K.’s involuntary commitment and the other requiring involuntary medication and treatment.
Jury Instructions
A jury found Mark Kusters guilty of first-degree reckless homicide for the shooting death of Richard Flynn.
Guardian Ad Litem Costs
In these consolidated pro se appeals, K.F. and M.F. appeal the circuit court’s decision ordering them to reimburse Vernon County for guardian ad litem costs. K.F. and M.F. also appeal the order denying their motion to modify the order for reimbursement.
Attorney Disciplinary Hearing
The respondent-appellant, Christopher A. Mutschler, appeals Referee Jonathan V. Goodman's report recommending that we deny Attorney Mutschler's petition for reinstatement of his license to practice law in Wisconsin, following his 2011 consensual license revocation.
Attorney Disciplinary Hearing
In this reciprocal discipline matter, Attorney Tracy R. Eichhorn-Hicks has entered into a stipulation with the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR).
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