Involuntary Commitment – Sufficiency of Evidence
E.R.R. appeals orders of the Portage County Circuit Court extending his involuntary commitment and requiring E.R.R. to undergo treatment and take prescribed medication pursuant to WIS. STAT. ch. 51. E.R.R. contends that, in regard to the extension of the involuntary commitment, Portage County failed to establish by clear and convincing evidence that he is “dangerous,” as required by WIS. STAT.[...]
Unlawful-stop Claim – Reasonable Suspicion
The State of Wisconsin appeals a circuit court order granting Houadou Yang’s motion to suppress evidence derived from a stop of Yang’s vehicle.
Statutory Interpretation – Statute of Frauds
Lisa Marie Sklenar appeals the circuit court’s decision, made at the end of a small claims trial, that Sklenar is not entitled to the relief she requested in her complaint.
Unlawful Seizure – Reasonable Suspicion
The State appeals a circuit court order granting Marc Schiel’s motion to suppress evidence of Schiel’s intoxication on grounds that it was derived from an unlawful seizure, unsupported by reasonable suspicion.
Estate – Motion for Reconsideration Denied
Edward J. Ritger appeals from a judgment entered on claims he filed against the Estate of Douglas P. Dahm (the Estate) and from an order denying his motion for reconsideration.
Court Order – Contempt of Court
Gary and Sandra Kramschuster appeal the order of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court finding that Ted Vallejos purged an order of contempt by making efforts to have his child psychologically evaluated.
Court Error – Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies
The City of Milwaukee appeals an order of the circuit court reversing a decision of the Milwaukee Common Council (Common Council) to not renew the Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises license held by Apys Cars, Inc. (ACI).
Court Error – Contract Interpretation
Blenker Building Systems, Inc., (Blenker) appeals from a small claims judgment entered in favor of James Sydow, doing business as Town & Country Builders (Town & Country).
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Michael Demars appeals from a judgment convicting him of two counts of possession of child pornography and from an order denying his postconviction motion.
Sentence Credit
Cesar Antonio Lira appeals the circuit court orders denying his motions for sentence credit on two Wisconsin sentences.
Sanctions – Attorney Fees
Dakota Intertek Corp. appeals a judgment dismissing its breach of contract claim against the City of Wausau.
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