Involuntary Commitment
D.K. (to whom we refer using the pseudonym “Donald,” see WIS. STAT. RULE 809.19(1)(g)) appeals WIS. STAT. ch. 51 orders for involuntary commitment and for involuntary medication and treatment.
Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
Melvin Lidall Terry appeals from a judgment of conviction and an order denying his motion for a new trial.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Shayd Mitchell challenges the sufficiency of the evidence supporting his conviction for attempted child enticement.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Shawn Joseph Brown-Troop appeals from a judgment, entered upon a jury’s verdicts, convicting him on two counts of armed robbery with the threat of force as a party to a crime.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Joseph L. Howard appeals a judgment of conviction, following a jury trial, of one count of armed robbery, one count of first-degree reckless injury—use of a dangerous weapon, and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon.
Equal Protection Violation
Mary Ellen Mohn, both individually and as the personal representative for the Estate of Thomas L. Mohn, her husband (collectively, “Mohn”), appeals an order granting summary judgment in favor of Sprinkmann Sons Corporation.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
R.D.J. appeals the order terminating his parental rights to his daughter, T.S.J., born May 22, 2010, and the order denying his postdisposition motion.
Court Error – Evidentiary Hearing
Paul Adamski, pro se, appeals an order denying his postconviction motions seeking a new trial.
FDCPA Violation
Andrew and Wendy Schlaf brought this action against Safeguard Property, LLC, alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”).
Contract – Royalty Payments
In June 2012, Ivan and Beverly Pronschinske through their trust, the Pronschinske Trust Dated March 21, 1995 (hereinafter “Pronschinske”), entered into a Mining Leasing Agreement (“the lease”) with Kaw Valley Companies (“Kaw Valley”).
Administration of Estate
In the fall of 2011, Lyvita Gomes failed to show up for jury duty.
Foreclosure
This is a foreclosure action initiated by Bank of New York Mellon against Gloria Bronson and Scott Bronson.
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