Trusts & Estates – Distribution of Trust Assets
David Oberhofer, Andrew Oberhofer, Kurt Oberhofer, and Michael Oberhofer (collectively “the Oberhofer sons”) appeal from an order of the trial court directing the distribution of trust assets to the estate of their mother, Hallie Oberhofer; the trial court had granted a motion for distribution made by their father, Vincent Oberhofer, as personal representative for the estate.
Abuse of Discretion – Division of Marital Property
Jeffrey Behnke appeals a judgment of divorce, arguing the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion in the division of property.
Abuse of Discretion – Postconviction Motion Denied
James Lewis, Jr., appeals a judgment, entered upon a jury’s verdicts, convicting him of attempted first-degree intentional homicide with use of a dangerous weapon; false imprisonment with use of a dangerous weapon; battery in the course of a burglary with use of a dangerous weapon; and two counts of armed robbery with use of force.
Insurance – Duty to Defend
Paula Grigg, as special administrator of the Estate of Raymond Grigg (“Grigg”), appeals an order granting various dispositive motions in favor of Hudson Insurance Company (“Hudson Insurance”) and Hudson Specialty Insurance Company (“Hudson Specialty”).
Plea Withdrawal and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Terrance Lavone Egerson seeks to withdraw his guilty pleas, post sentencing, based on his claim of manifest injustice due to the alleged ineffective representation he received from trial counsel.
Plea Withdrawal
Tyrus Lee Cooper appeals a judgment of conviction entered upon his guilty plea to one count of armed robbery.
Failure to File Notice of Appeal
The Verona Municipal Court issued a judgment against Edward Sieverding, finding him guilty of operating a motor vehicle after suspension, operating without insurance, operating while intoxicated, and operating with a prohibited alcohol content.
Statutory Interpretation
Mile Bluff Medical Center, Inc., is a non-profit entity that owns and operates a hospital in Mauston.
Sufficiency of Evidence – Unreasonable Seizure
Jimale Alonzo Laws appeals a judgment of conviction for possession of a firearm by a felon.
Termination of Parental Rights
J.K. appeals from an order terminating her parental rights to her son, M.B. She argues that the circuit court erroneously granted partial summary judgment during the grounds phase of the termination of parental rights (TPR) proceeding.
Sentencing Guidelines
In these consolidated appeals, Lance P. Howard appeals from judgments and orders denying his motions for a new sentencing hearing.
Plea Withdrawal
Gary L. Johnson appeals a judgment convicting him on his pleas of no contest to one count of attempted second-degree intentional homicide and two counts of aggravated battery, all with use of a dangerous weapon.
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