Sentencing Guidelines – Resentencing
Fredrick Joseph Baier appeals from a judgment of conviction for one count of causing a child between the ages of thirteen and eighteen to view sexual activity and one count of sexual assault of a student by a school staff member.
Writ of Certiorari – Jurisdiction
Eagle Lake Manor Community Association, Inc. and the Town of Dover (collectively, “the Association”) appeal an order denying their petition for a writ of certiorari.
Court Error – Service of Process
Dr. Adilakshmi Kaza appeals from an order denying her motion to dismiss Beth Culver’s medical malpractice complaint.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Jason J. Schifelbine appeals from a judgment of conviction, following a jury trial, of one count of physical abuse of a child— intentionally causing great bodily harm.
Plea Withdrawal
Darquice J. Edwards appeals from a judgment of conviction and from an order of the circuit court denying his postconviction motion to withdraw his pleas.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Jacob Bacon appeals a judgment of conviction for first-degree sexual assault of a child and an order denying his postconviction motion.
Admission of Evidence – Other-acts Evidence
Wayne Herbes appeals from a judgment of conviction for three counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child and an order denying his postconviction motion.
Property Tax Assessment
Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC (Lowe’s) appeals from an order of the circuit court dismissing its challenges to the City of Delavan’s (the City) 2016 and 2017 tax assessments.
Stipulated Judgment – Right to Appeal
This appeal arises out of a home construction dispute.
Motion for Reconsideration Denied
In 2007, following a jury trial, Steven A. Avery was convicted of first-degree intentional homicide, party to the crime, and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Due Process Violation – Jury Instructions
Jacky Lee appeals a judgment of conviction, following a jury trial, for a second-offense operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited alcohol concentration.
Summary Judgment – Issue of Material Fact
Jerod Hansen and Catherine Tabor-Hansen (collectively, “the Hansens”) appeal from the circuit court’s grant of a summary judgment in favor of Wendell, Anna and Carlton Klein (collectively, “the Kleins”), dismissing the Kleins from this suit.
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