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Criminal Digest

Oct 4, 2018

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Peter Hanson appeals a judgment, entered after a jury trial, convicting him of first-degree intentional homicide as a party to the crime.

Oct 4, 2018

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

An Illinois jury convicted Kevin Czech of first-degree murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm for his role in a drive-by shooting that resulted in the death of a fourteen-year-old bystander.

Oct 4, 2018

Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied

A jury convicted David Bradford of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and related drug and firearms offenses.

Oct 4, 2018

Statutory Interpretation – Prisoner – Sentencing Guidelines

In Johnson v. United States, the Supreme Court held that the so‐called residual clause of the Armed Career Criminal Act is unconstitutional. 135 S. Ct. 2551 (2015).

Oct 4, 2018

Plea & Sentencing – Plea Agreement

Raul Perez‐Gonzalez pleaded guilty to first degree murder for his role in a gang‐related killing.

Oct 3, 2018

Sufficiency of Evidence

Mickale Alonso Hicks appeals a judgment of conviction for felony murder.

Oct 3, 2018

Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied

Roy S. Anderson appeals from a judgment convicting him of possession with intent to deliver cocaine, one gram or less, as a second or subsequent offense.

Oct 3, 2018

Plea & Sentencing

Michael C. Starry appeals from a judgment convicting him of second-degree sexual assault of a child contrary to WIS. STAT. § 948.02(2) (2013-14).

Oct 3, 2018

Sentence Modification

James Zamber appeals a judgment, entered upon his guilty plea, convicting him of second-degree sexual assault of a child.

Oct 3, 2018

Postconviction Statute of Limitations – Equitable Tolling

In 2008, Charles Mayberry was convicted in Wisconsin state court of multiple counts of second-degree sexual assault and one count of false imprisonment.

Oct 1, 2018

4th Amendment Violation

Elijah Manuel was arrested and charged with possessing unlawful drugs. A judge decided that he would be held in jail pending trial.

Oct 1, 2018

6th Amendment Violation – Confrontation Clause

Petitioner‐appellant Olu Rhodes seeks a writ of habeas corpus, arguing that his Sixth Amendment right to confront witnesses against him was violated.

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