Motion to Suppress
Sara Ann Ponfil appeals a judgment of conviction for possession of cocaine. She argues the circuit court erred in denying her motion to suppress evidence on the basis that law enforcement lacked reasonable suspicion to detain her.
Divorce
Richard E. Reilly and Scribner Cohen and Company appeal from an order holding them in contempt of a judgment of divorce and sanctioning them pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 785.01(1)(b).
Denial of Disability Benefits
Larry Wittmann appeals a circuit court order affirming a Labor and Industry Review Commission (LIRC) decision denying his claim for temporary total disability benefits under WIS. STAT. § 102.43 (2015-16).
Objection to Fines
Paul A. Adams, pro se, appeals from the circuit court’s denial of Adams’ motion objecting to court assessed fines and forfeitures in Waukesha County circuit court case Nos. 2004CM940, 2007CT2518, 2008TR9102, and 2013TR5557.
Negiglience
In this sewer backup case, Society Insurance, IDF, LLC, and Affiliated Clinical Services, Inc., appeal from an order dismissing their claims against the City of West Bend and League of Wisconsin Municipalities Mutual Insurance.
Motion for New Trial
George Edward Reed appeals an order of the circuit court denying his postconviction motion for either a new trial or an evidentiary hearing.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
The State of Wisconsin appeals an order of the circuit court granting David Earl Harris a new trial.
Plea Withdrawal
James O. Tucker appeals from a judgment of conviction and an order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Faulty Appeal – Multiple Procedural Errors
Melvin Shelton, pro se, appeals an order dismissing his lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
Insurance Coverage
American Family Mutual Insurance Company appeals a judgment entered in this insurance coverage dispute arising from a single-car automobile accident in which James Hartwig was injured while a passenger in the vehicle.
Motion to Reopen – Summary Judgment
Jason Edmonson, pro se, appeals an order denying reconsideration of a motion to reopen a summary judgment granted in favor of Michelle and Darren DeWitt, DeWitt Enterprises Inc., and DeWitt Investments LLC (collectively “the DeWitts”).
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
A jury convicted James Clark, Sr. of second degree sexual assault of a child. The circuit court denied Clark’s postconviction motion seeking a new trial due to ineffective assistance of trial counsel.
Legal News
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- Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
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- The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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