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Rehabilitation Act Violation
Ayesha Khan struggled academically in medical school from the outset.
Court Error – Habeas Corpus Relief
Petitioner Keith Tharpe moved to reopen his federal habeas corpus proceedings regarding his claim that the Georgia jury that convicted him of murder included a white juror, Barney Gattie, who was biased against Tharpe because he is black.
Property Tax Assessment
The petitioner, Metropolitan Associates (Metropolitan), seeks review of an unpublished court of appeals decision affirming the circuit court's determination, which in turn affirmed the City of Milwaukee's (the City) tax assessment of property owned by Metropolitan.
Fourth Amendment Violation
We are asked to decide whether the police violated Frederick S. Smith's Fourth Amendment rights when a police officer asked for his driver's license during a traffic stop even though reasonable suspicion for the stop dissipated as the officer approached the car, or when the police officer opened the passenger door after being told the driver's door and window were broken.
OWI – Reasonable Suspicion
Brenna Weber appeals a decision and order finding her guilty of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and operating a vehicle with a prohibited alcohol concentration.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Clifford Young appeals a judgment of conviction and an order denying his postconviction motion.
Breach of Contract – Attorney’s Fees
The third-party litigation exception to the American Rule allows a plaintiff to recover attorney fees incurred in third-party litigation caused by a wrongful act of the defendant.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
A jury convicted Dante Davis of two counts of strangulation and suffocation (domestic abuse), two counts of disorderly conduct (domestic abuse), felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of tetrahydrocannabinols.
Property – Time-barred
This case involves WIS. STAT. § 88.87 (2015-16), which addresses a property owner’s right to sue a governmental entity for flooding or water damage due to allegedly faulty roadway construction or maintenance.
Termination of Parental Rights
A.S. appeals orders terminating his parental rights to K. and denying his post-disposition motion.
OWI – Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
Terry Sanders appeals a judgment convicting him of second-offense operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI).
Court Error – Jury Instructions
James Storm appeals a judgment convicting him of third-degree sexual assault and an order denying his postconviction motion for a new trial.
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