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Due Process Violation and Sufficiency of Evidence
Richard L. Austin, Jr., appeals from an order finding him in contempt for lack of child support, sentencing him to forty-five days in jail.
Sanctions and Damages
The circuit court denied Russ Darrow Group, Inc.’s (Darrow) motion for sanctions and damages against Harry B. Mains (Mains) as being untimely under WIS. STAT. §§ 802.05 and 895.044 (2017-18).
Court Error – Discharge from Adult Court
On May 31, 2014, twelve-year-old Morgan Geyser, with the aid of twelve-year-old Anissa Weier, repeatedly stabbed her friend, the twelve-year-old victim in this case.
Abuse of Discretion – Sentencing – Supervised Release
Following a jury trial, Frederick Ziesmer was convicted of repeated sexual assault of the same child.
Attorney Fees
This matter arises from a protracted dispute concerning a trust established by Dianne and Wayne L. Lautenbach.
Sovereign Immunity – Property Tax
In response to a federal court decision, the Town of Sanborn (the “Town”) decided in 2007 to remove from its property tax rolls all land belonging to the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians (the “Bad River Band”) and its members.
ALJ Error – Social Security Benefits
Aaron Brace applied for Social Security disability benefits based on a number of chronic conditions—primarily back and neck pain due to degenerative disc disease.
Jury Instructions
Sevon Thomas found himself charged with possessing a firearm in connection with a drug trafficking crime after he agreed to sell methamphetamine to a government cooperator.
Jury Instructions
Reginald Pittman attempted suicide at the Madison County jail in 2007. Although the attempt failed, it left him in a vegetative state.
Prisoner – Deliberate Indifference
Anthony Machicote is a Wisconsin inmate who had a surgery that left him in extreme pain necessitating strong medication at regular intervals.
Sentencing Guidelines – Supervised Release
Gregory Greene pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2252A(a)(1), 2252A(b)(1), and received a within‐guidelines prison sentence and a life term of supervised release.
Immigration – Removal Order
Under immigration law, it can make a big difference whether a non-citizen entered the United States legally or not.
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