OWI – Probable Cause
In these consolidated appeals, Nicholas Moran appeals his convictions for operating while under the influence of an intoxicant (OWI)— first offense, operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration—first offense and inattentive driving.
Involuntary Commitment
C.A. appeals a WIS. STAT. ch. 51 order for her involuntary commitment.
Sentencing Guidelines
Mark Scott appeals a judgment of conviction for two child-related sexual offenses and an order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Statutory Interpretation
In this case we address whether, under the relevant statute and Wisconsin Administrative Code provisions, a residential care center (RCC) for minors is prohibited from strip searching a resident, regardless of the circumstances.
Insurance – Negligence Claims
Caitria Thiele appeals an order of the circuit court granting summary judgment to third-party defendant Auto-Owners Insurance Company.
Postconviction Motion Denied
George Clinton Wilson appeals a judgment of conviction entered on a jury verdict and an order denying his postconviction motion for a new trial.
Employment Law Wage Dispute – ECFA Standard
Christopher Kieninger and Dewayne Meek, both former employees of Crown Equipment Corporation, appeal the circuit court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Crown on their Wisconsin wage law claim.
Ordinance Violation
John Knaus, pro se, appeals a judgment of the circuit court finding him in violation of a Town of Ledgeview ordinance.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Jahnmahn Marquis Carroll appeals from a judgment of conviction, entered upon his guilty pleas, on two counts of possession with intent to deliver heroin and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon.
Insurance Claim – Breach of Duty to Defend
This case involves issues of insurance coverage and the duty to defend involving Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and insurance companies, Greenwich Insurance Company and Steadfast Insurance Company, relating to the defense of lawsuits against MMSD in the wake of a June 7 and 8, 2008 rain event (the “rain event lawsuits”).
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
A jury convicted Justin Van Dera of homicide by negligent use of a motor vehicle, operating after revocation, second-degree recklessly endangering safety, obstructing an officer, and three counts of misdemeanor bail jumping.
Foreclosure – Standing to Sue
David and Terri Whitehead appeal a judgment of foreclosure granted in favor of UMB Bank, N.A.
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