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Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
Brian J. Farmer appeals his life sentence without the possibility of parole pursuant to the persistent repeater statute, WIS. STAT. § 939.62(2m)(a)1m., (b)2., and (c) (2017-18), after a jury convicted him of two counts of second-degree sexual assault of a child contrary to WIS. STAT. § 948.02(2).
Jurisdiction
Ryan Sherley, pro se, appeals a circuit court order setting aside a determination by the St. Croix County Board of Canvassers (“the Board”) that Sherley was the winner of the April 3, 2018 election for St. Croix County Supervisor, District 13.
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
Clarence Christopher Joseph, pro se, appeals from a circuit court order denying his postconviction motion to review his presentence investigation (PSI) report.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Alberto E. Rivera appeals from a judgment of conviction, entered on a jury verdict, of being a felon in possession of a firearm as a repeater; first-degree intentional homicide with use of a dangerous weapon, as a party to a crime and as a repeater; attempted first-degree intentional homicide with use of a dangerous weapon, as a party to a crime and as a repeater; and two counts of armed robbery w[...]
Court Error – Residency Requirement
Linda Haynes appeals an order of the circuit court dismissing her action against Dr. Cully White, Aurora Health Care, Inc., Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc., and the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund (collectively, the defendants).
Equal Protection Violation
Michael Exhavier Dunn appeals from his judgment of conviction, entered upon a jury’s verdict, for robbery with the use of force as a party to a crime.
OWI – Suppression of Evidence
Elmer Kakwitch appeals a judgment, entered upon a jury’s verdicts, convicting him of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (“OWI”), as a fourth offense, and obstructing an officer.
Sufficiency of Evidence
M.D. Fisher appeals a judgment convicting him of attempted first-degree intentional homicide with use of a dangerous weapon, attempted armed robbery, first-degree reckless injury with use of a dangerous weapon, and unlawfully possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.
Plea Withdrawal – Time-barred
Marion Latrell Crawford appeals judgments convicting him of two counts of pimping/pandering, one count of third-degree sexual assault, and one count of delivery of heroin.
OWI – 6th Offense
Gerald J. Vanderhoef appeals the judgment of conviction, following a no contest plea, of one count of operating while intoxicated (OWI), as a sixth offense.
Court Error – Admittance of Evidence
Plaintiff Johnny Webber was cut‐ ting down a tree on defendant Roger Butner’s property when a branch fell and hit Webber on the head, causing severe injuries.
Abuse of Discretion – 8th Amendment violation
James Pennewell is a Wisconsin state prisoner who became legally blind while incarcerated.
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