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Criminal Digest

Sep 25, 2018

8th Amendment Violation – Sentencing

Jevon Dion Jackson appeals the trial court’s denial of his postconviction motion seeking resentencing.

Sep 25, 2018

Sentencing Guidelines

For his part in the armed robbery of a credit union, Napoleon Foster was convicted of robbing a financial institution, using a firearm during the robbery, and possessing a firearm as a felon.

Sep 25, 2018

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Petitioner‐appellant Cornell Reynolds seeks a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254.

Sep 25, 2018

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Geometry Milton was convicted by a Wisconsin jury of first‐degree reckless homicide as a party to a crime.

Sep 24, 2018

Postconviction Motion Denied – Laches Doctrine

Jay Thompson’s efforts to obtain a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 foundered, as so many do, on procedural default—specifically, the decision of Indiana’s judiciary to reject his postconviction petition under that state’s laches doctrine.

Sep 24, 2018

Sufficiency of Evidence

An Indiana judge appointed Robert Stochel as receiver for Tip Top Supermarkets, Inc., while its proprietors were embroiled in protracted litigation.

Sep 24, 2018

Sufficiency of Evidence

A jury convicted Joel Rivera of aiding and abetting a pair of Hobbs Act robberies and his friend’s use of a firearm during them.

Jun 28, 2016

Advertising – Freedom of Expression

16-1195 Women’s Health Link, Inc. v. Fort Wayne Public Transportation Corp.

Jun 28, 2016

Sentencing

15-2287 United States of America v. Charles A. Evans

Jun 20, 2016

Bankruptcy

15-1162 In Re: Robert Sobczak-Slomczewski

Jun 20, 2016

Sexual Discrimination

15-1212 Candice McCurdy v. David Fitts et al

Mar 9, 2016

Scope of Coverage – Insurance

2013AP613; 2013AP687 Wisconsin Pharmacal Company, LLC v. Nebraska Cultures of California, Inc., et al

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