Sufficiency of Evidence
Jacob Ong appeals, pro se, the circuit court’s judgment convicting him, after a jury trial, of an ordinance violation for theft of a letter.
Immunity
We granted Marie Williams’ petition for leave to appeal, which was supported by the State, to determine whether entitlement to “immun[ity] from prosecution” under WIS. STAT. § 961.443 as an “aider” of a person believed to be suffering from a drug overdose is to be decided by the circuit court pretrial or by the fact finder at trial.
Motion to Suppress – Warrantless Arrest
Andrew Sato appeals a judgment of conviction for robbery by threat of force contrary to WIS. STAT. § 943.32(1)(b) (2013-14), entered upon a plea of guilty, as well as the order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Meritless Appeal
Audie D. Harris, pro se, appeals the order denying his WIS. STAT. § 974.06 (2013-14) postconviction motion.
Court Error
Jamie Dean Moore, Jr., appeals from a judgment of conviction and from an order denying a postconviction motion that raised multiple claims of error without a hearing.
Attorney Fees
Al and Linda Grefsheim, d/b/a Bay View Resort, appeal that part of a judgment awarding Gretchen and Richard Paape $9,365.23 in attorney fees.
Motion to Dismiss – Court Error
Jay and Lisa Thorsland appeal an order dismissing their wrongful death claim against Robert Switalla.
CH. 51 Commitment – Sufficiency of Evidence
J.J. appeals an order extending his involuntary commitment and an order for involuntary medication. He contends there was insufficient evidence to support the orders.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Kevin Evans appeals from a judgment convicting him, after a jury trial, of possession with intent to deliver cocaine (>5-15g) and from an order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel – Pro Se Request
A jury found Billy Demond Cooper guilty of five crimes related to three separate incidents involving his ex-girlfriend, including: one count of battery to a domestic abuse injunction petitioner, as a repeater; one count of violating a domestic abuse injunction; and three counts of felony bail jumping, two of which were charged as a repeater.
Employment – Statutory Authority
The Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (the Commission) 1 appeals an order of the circuit court granting the following relief to the Service Employees International Union...
Motion to Suppress
Sabrina Hebert appeals a judgment of conviction for second-offense operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited alcohol concentration.
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