Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
Daniel Hennessy and Jane Hennessy appeal a circuit court order finding that a Mexican court judgment against the Hennessys is valid under Mexican law, and determining that Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., is entitled to domesticate the Mexican judgment in Milwaukee County Circuit Court, giving it effect in Wisconsin under principles of comity.
Court Error – Certiorari Review – Standing to Sue
Friends of the Black River Forest and Claudia Bricks (collectively referred to herein as the Friends) appeal the dismissals of their challenges to a land exchange that took place between Kohler Company (Kohler) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (the Department).
Stay of Execution Denied
Christopher Vialva has been sentenced to death for murders he committed in 1999.
De Novo Review – 4th Amendment Violation
Rumael Green was indicted for possession of a firearm by a felon in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).
Abuse of Discretion – Sentencing Guidelines
Matthew Moultrie was charged with, and pleaded guilty to, being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2).
Order Correcting Opinion
Petitioner‐appellee filed a petition for rehearing and rehearing en banc on September 1, 2020.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Indiana University student Jill Behrman went for a bike ride one morning but never returned.
Sentencing Guidelines – First Step Act
Rashod Bethany participated in a conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine in Chicago.
Sentencing Guidelines – First Step Act
Section 403 of the First Step Act of 2018 amended the mandatory minimum sentence for certain firearm offenses.
ALJ Error – Disability Benefits
Gerald Peeters appeals the denial of his claim for disability insurance benefits.
Attorney Disciplinary Hearing
We review Referee L. Michael Tobin's report recommending that the court declare Attorney James T. Runyon in default and revoke his license to practice law in Wisconsin for professional misconduct.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
John Swapsy was convicted in the Dane County Circuit Court, following a jury trial, of one count of arson of a building, contrary to WIS. STAT. § 943.02(1)(a) (2013-14).
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