Divorce – Maintenance
Shannen Richard appeals a judgment of divorce and a subsequent order addressing her motion to clarify the circuit court’s decision regarding maintenance.
Unlawful Seizure – Reasonable Suspicion
Kimberly Johnston, pro se, appeals an order dismissing her claims against Amy Fuss and Kenny Delebreau.
Postconviction Relief – Newly Discovered Evidence
Lamont Donnell Sholar appeals from two orders denying his motions for postconviction relief and his judgment of conviction for one count of armed robbery by use of force as a party to a crime, contrary to WIS. STAT. §§ 943.32(1)(a) and (2), 939.50(3)(c), 939.05 (2019-20), and one count of burglary “while unarmed, but armed himself with a dangerous weapon while in the burglarized enclosure,” [...]
Summary Judgment – Issue of Material Fact
Dr. Arthur Delahoussaye and Melissa Delahoussaye appeal the circuit court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of Economy Premier Assurance Company and Frederick Boelter, III (collectively, “Boelter”).
Statutory Interpretation – Competency Evaluations and Hearings
The State appeals from orders of the circuit court denying the State’s “Motion[s] to Resume Suspended Cases” in Milwaukee County Circuit Court Case Nos. 14JV588 and 14JV588B (the 2014 cases) where the State had filed petitions charging M.D.M. with a total of four counts of delinquency.
Abuse of Discretion – Primary Jurisdiction Doctrine
In 2017, the legislature enacted a new personal property tax exemption for “[m]achinery, tools, and patterns.” WIS. STAT. § 70.111(27) (2017-18); 2017 Wis. Act 59, § 997J.
Postconviction Motion Denied – Right to Counsel
Thomas Kent appeals from a multi-count criminal judgment of conviction and an order denying his postconviction motion.
Jury Instructions
Emmanuel Sanchez appeals his judgment of conviction for first-degree intentional homicide and knowingly violating a domestic abuse injunction.
Plea Withdrawal – Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Willie M. McBride appeals his judgments of conviction entered after he pled guilty to several charges under a global plea agreement for two separate cases.
Court Error – Plea Colloquy
Bryant Ellis challenges the denial of his postsentencing motion for plea withdrawal.
LIRC Review – Refusal to Rehire
Daniel Anderson sustained injuries while working for Northridge Chevrolet GEO (Northridge) as a parts advisor.
Postconviction Motion Denied – Sentence Modification
Timothy Trimble, pro se, appeals an order denying his motion to “correct and modify” his sentence.
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