Suppression – Fourth Amendment
Darren Caster appeals a judgment of conviction for second-offense operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI).
Legal Malpractice – Sufficiency of Evidence
Mark Halbman appeals from an order of the circuit court granting the motion to dismiss of Mitchell J. Barrock d/b/a Barrock & Barrock (hereinafter “Barrock”) at the close of Halbman’s case-in-chief during the jury trial of this legal malpractice action.
Sale of Real Estate – Trust
Patricia Jansa, Christine Jansa, Carol Jansa, and Catherine Pechacek (the Jansa sisters) appeal an order denying a motion to approve the sale of trust real estate.
Sentence Modification
Gregory S. Gorak, pro se, appeals an order of the circuit court that denied his motion for reconsideration of an order denying his motion for sentence modification.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Larry Holden Dunn, Jr., appeals from a judgment of conviction and an order denying his postconviction motion.
Invoking Right to Counsel
Eric L. Hill appeals a judgment of conviction entered after a jury found him guilty of first-degree intentional homicide by use of a dangerous weapon and attempted armed robbery.
Excessive Restitution – Court Error
Justin Robert White appeals a judgment of conviction entered upon his guilty plea to one count of armed robbery.
Probate
Lester A. Born appeals an order for summary judgment denying Lester’s petition to admit Judith (Judy) J. Born’s unsigned 1991 will into probate.
Motion to Suppress
Samuel Dixon appeals a judgment convicting him of felon in possession of a firearm.
Plea Withdrawal – Deferred Prosecution Program
Brandon Jordan appeals a judgment of conviction for violating a harassment injunction issued under WIS. STAT. § 813.125(7), as well as the circuit court’s order denying his postconviction motion for plea withdrawal.
Sentence Modification
Bruce Burnside appeals his conviction for second degree reckless homicide and an order denying his postconviction motion.
Sex Offender Registration
D.C.M. appeals from a circuit court order lifting the stay on his sex offender registration. D.C.M. argues that the notice requirements of WIS. STAT. § 938.34(16) were not satisfied.
Legal News
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- Trump may face $100 million-plus tax bill if he loses IRS audit fight over Chicago tower
- Madison protesters reach agreement to comply with state law
- Madison protests turn violent, hate crime probes follow
- Hyundai to pay $333,941 over alleged violations of Civil Relief Act, repossessing 26 servicemembers vehicles
- Federal judge tosses Democrats’ lawsuit challenging Wisconsin absentee voting requirements
- Wisconsin woman who argued she legally killed sex trafficker pleads guilty to homicide
- Gov. Evers to become first Midwest governor to join U.S. Climate Alliance’s Executive Committee
- Wisconsin lacks clear system for tracking police caught lying
- Police confirm ‘Heil Hitler’ salute during Madison pro-Palestinian protests, suspect identified
- Federal agencies failed to investigate Havana Syndrome, ignored crucial evidence and withheld information, attorney says during Congressional hearing
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