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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.
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.
Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
A jury convicted David Bradford of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and related drug and firearms offenses.
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).
Plea & Sentencing – Plea Agreement
Raul Perez‐Gonzalez pleaded guilty to first degree murder for his role in a gang‐related killing.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Mickale Alonso Hicks appeals a judgment of conviction for felony murder.
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.
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).
Sentence Modification
James Zamber appeals a judgment, entered upon his guilty plea, convicting him of second-degree sexual assault of a child.
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.
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.
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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