OWI – Reasonable Suspicion
Robert L. Kavalauskas appeals from a judgment of conviction for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, second offense (OWI 2nd), contrary to WIS. STAT. § 346.63(1)(a).
Court Error – Expert Testimony
Christopher Durski appeals from a judgment of conviction for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, fourth offense.
Jury Instructions
A jury found Aaron M. Wigman guilty of two counts of making threats to law enforcement officers, contrary to WIS. STAT. § 940.203(2) (2017-18).
Court Error – Other Acts Evidence
Daniel A. Griffin appeals from a judgment convicting him of first-degree reckless homicide and two counts of child abuse intentionally causing great bodily harm in the death of fourteen-month-old MHP and the injuries suffered by his twin brother, MDP.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Johnny Maldonado appeals from an order denying his WIS. STAT. § 974.06 (2017-18) motion for postconviction relief.
Plea Withdrawal
Bobby L. Green appeals from a judgment convicting him of first-degree reckless injury with use of a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a person adjudicated delinquent for an act that would be a felony if committed by an adult.
OWI – Miranda Warnings
Traci Busha appeals a judgment convicting her of third-offense operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI).
Class Action – Certification
Wheaton Franciscan Services, Inc., (Wheaton Franciscan) and two other defendants appeal an order certifying a class and appointing plaintiff Elizabeth Harwood as class representative.
Abuse of Discretion – Motion to Suppress – Community Caretaker Function
On August 28, 2015, Alfonso Lorenzo Brooks was charged with one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Scott F. Ferguson, Jr., appeals from a judgment of conviction for one count of first-degree intentional homicide by use of a dangerous weapon and four counts of possession of a firearm by an adjudicated delinquent.
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion – Substitute Counsel
Patrick D. Zolliecoffer seeks a new trial after his convictions for disorderly conduct, battery to a law enforcement officer, and attempted disarming of a peace officer.
Corporate Succession
American Company of Irish Dance (American) appeals an order in which the trial court declared a successor organization to the Trinity Irish Dance Company (Trinity I).
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