Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Robert D. Lee-Kendrick, pro se, appeals from an order of the circuit court that denied his postconviction motion without a hearing.
DOC Error – Sentence Calculation
Steven Zastrow appeals an order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Court Error – Venue and Evidence
John Spooner appeals from a judgment of conviction, entered upon a jury’s verdict, on one count of first-degree intentional homicide with use of a dangerous weapon.
Negligence and Breach of Contract
Plaintiff Sears, Roebuck and Co. appeals from an order granting summary judgment to defendants on negligence and breach of contract claims related to flooding at its Glendale store.
Motion to Suppress – OWI
Benjamin Schneller appeals a judgment of conviction for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant (OWI), third offense, contrary to WIS. STAT. § 346.63(1)(a), and resisting an officer, contrary to WIS. STAT. § 946.41(1).
Court Error – Child Support
After a jury trial, the circuit court entered judgment convicting Jason Wendt of 10 counts of felony failure to pay child support.
Claim Preclusion
Communications Products Corporation appeals a judgment of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of American Trust & Savings Bank, Jeffrey Vorwald, Thomas Utzig, Michael Polsky, and Beck, Chaet, Bamberger & Polsky, S.C., the law firm in which Polsky is a shareholder (collectively, “the Respondents”).
Plea Withdrawal
DeAnthony K. Muldrow pled guilty to third- degree sexual assault and sexual assault of a child under sixteen years of age.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel – Habeas Corpus
Don Summers appeals an order denying his petition for a writ of habeas corpus following revocation of his probation and extended supervision.
Court Error – Motion to Suppress
Jessica Townsend appeals a judgment convicting her of fourth-offense operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Lamont Donnell Sholar appeals from a judgment of conviction, following a jury trial, involving five counts of “sex trafficking” and one count of sexual assault. He also appeals an order denying his postconviction motion for relief on the “sex trafficking” counts This is Sholar’s second appeal regarding his conviction.
Court Error – Testimony
Tyshun DeMichael Young appeals from a judgment of conviction, entered on a jury verdict, for one count of attempted first- degree intentional homicide and one count of first-degree recklessly endangering safety with use of a dangerous weapon.
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- Wisconsin prison inmate pleads not guilty to killing cellmate
- Waukesha man sentenced to 30 years for Sex Trafficking
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- Some State Bar diversity participants walk away from program
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