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Statutory Interpretation
The Mandatory Victims Restitution Act of 1996 requires defendants convicted of a listed range of offenses to “reimburse the victim for lost income and necessary child care, transportation, and other expenses incurred during participation in the investigation or prosecution of the offense or attendance at proceedings related to the offense.”
DNA Surcharge
We review a petition by the State and a cross-petition by Jamal L. Williams challenging the court of appeals' decision, which held: (1) the mandatory $250 DNA surcharge the circuit court ordered Williams to pay violated the Ex Post Facto Clauses of the Wisconsin and United States Constitutions; and (2) the circuit court did not rely on an improper factor when it sentenced Williams.
Motion to Supress Evidence Denied
Damian Bethke appeals a refusal judgment and challenges the circuit court’s order denying his motion to suppress evidence obtained by police leading up to his warrantless arrest on a drunk driving charge.
Tangible Property Assessments – Court Error – Valuation
The circuit court, pursuant to WIS. STAT. §§ 76.08(1) and 76.18, “redetermined” the Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s 2013 and 2014 assessments of AT&T’s tangible personal property.
Failure to State Claim
Gene Ganta, pro se, appeals the circuit court’s order dismissing his small claims action against Darrell and Jenny Augustine.
Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
Marcius Lee appeals judgments of conviction for first-degree intentional homicide while using a dangerous weapon, armed robbery, and being a felon in possession of a firearm, all as a repeater.
Support Payment Modification
John Maasch appeals an order of the circuit court increasing his family support payments to his ex-wife, Lori Anderson.
Termination of Parental Rights
P.J. appeals the orders terminating her parental rights to six of her children.
Eviction – Service of Summons
This appeal addresses time limits for service of a summons and complaint in a WIS. STAT. ch. 799 eviction action.
Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
Lesa L. Maus appeals from a judgment of conviction for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.
Prisoner Involuntary Commitment – Extension
Since 1996, M.J.S. has been involuntarily committed for medication to treat his schizophrenia, and Waukesha County sought extension of that commitment in 2017. M.J.S., however, did not receive the statutorily required explanation of the advantages, disadvantages, and alternatives to the court-ordered medication.
OWI – Probable Cause
Jeffrey A. Jacobi seeks reversal of the circuit court’s order revoking his operating privileges for unlawfully refusing a test of his blood for the presence of alcohol.
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