Due Process Violation
This case presents an issue of first impression: an allegation of judicial bias arising from a circuit court judge's undisclosed social media connection with a litigant.
Order Correcting Opinion
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that corrections were made to paragraph 16 n.10 in the above-captioned opinion which was released on May 13, 2020.
Unlawful-stop Claim – Reasonable Suspicion
Ronald Wendling appeals a judgment of conviction.
Prisoner – Involuntary Commitment and Medication
“Sarah” appeals from an order extending her involuntary commitment and from an order for involuntary medication and treatment.
Prisoner – Involuntary Commitment and Medication
S.N.W. appeals from an order of the circuit court for involuntary commitment and an order for involuntary medication and treatment.
Miranda Warnings – Motion to Suppress
Brian Vincent Rotolo appeals from a judgment convicting him of possession of tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) and of drug paraphernalia, and he challenges the denial of his motion to suppress statements he made to police and evidence obtained from his car.
Writ of Mandamus
The City of Delafield, the City of Delafield Common Council, and the City of Delafield Plan Commission (collectively, the City) appeal from an order granting the motion of Hartland Sportsmen’s Club, Inc. (HSC) for a writ of mandamus ordering the City to issue HSC’s conditional use permit (CUP) based on HSC’s 2011 application and under applicable law to operate a sport shooting range.
Time-barred – Guardianship
Kathleen Dallen appeals from an order of the trial court regarding guardianship proceedings for her mother, M.D.
Tax Assessment – Validity
The City of Milwaukee appeals an order of the trial court regarding the claims of excessive property tax assessments brought by Milwaukee Block 10 Properties, LLC and Milwaukee River Hotel, LLC (collectively “Block 10”) for its property, the Aloft Hotel.
Abuse of Discretion – Martial Property Agreement
Donald (Don) Junion appeals a divorce judgment that terminated his marriage to Tera Junion.
Court Error – Admittance of Evidence – Improper Identification Procedure
The State appeals an order of the trial court granting K.L.G.’s motion to suppress the identification made by Milwaukee Police Officer Kim Lastrilla.
Plea Withdrawal
Nathaniel Mattson appeals a judgment of conviction, entered upon his guilty pleas, to one count of domestic battery and one count of disorderly conduct, and an order denying his postconviction motion for plea withdrawal.
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