Court Error – Exclusion of Testimony
Wade Weckler appeals a judgment dismissing his adverse possession counterclaim against ADEM LLC.
Sentence Modification
Adamm Linton appeals the circuit court’s denial of his motion requesting sentence modification on the basis that Miller v. Alabama, 567 U.S. 460 (2012), represents a change in the law applicable to sentencing juveniles and is a new factor entitling him to sentence modification.
Abuse of Discretion – Class Certification
SVA Healthcare Services, LLC, (“SVA”) appeals an order certifying a class and appointing plaintiff Timothy Rave as class representative.
Declaratory Judgment – Insurance Policy Limitation
Cole and Joseph Kretman (collectively “Kretman”) appeal from a declaratory judgment upholding an insurance policy limitation for injuries caused by a “dangerous dog.”
Court Error – Standard of Reasonableness – TLO
Blong Vang appeals a judgment of conviction, following his guilty plea, on one count of conspiracy to commit child abuse—intentionally cause bodily harm, contrary to WIS. STAT. §§ 948.03(2)(b) and 939.31 (2019-20).
Postconviction Motion Denied – Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Justin Douglas appeals a judgment, entered upon a jury’s verdict, convicting him of two counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child; four counts of sexual exploitation of a child; two counts of possession of child pornography; and eight counts of felony bail jumping, with all sixteen counts as a habitual criminal.
Postconviction Order – Forfeiture of Counsel
Rudy McWashington appeals from a postconviction order permitting appointed postconviction counsel to withdraw over McWashington’s objection.
Insurance Claim – Maximum Liability
Savanah Thom was severely injured when her vehicle collided with a vehicle driven by a thirteen-year-old child.
Monetary Judgment – Contract Modification
Paul Hsu and Hsu’s Ginseng Enterprises, Inc., (collectively Hsu) appeal from a money judgment entered against both Paul and the corporation, stemming from a futures contract for the sale of ginseng grown by Daniel Krueger.
Petition for Discharge Commitment Denied
Stanley E. Martin appeals the order denying his petition for discharge from a WIS. STAT. ch. 980 commitment.
Statue of Limitations – Certiorari Action
Voters with Facts, as well as numerous individual plaintiffs (collectively, “Voters with Facts”), appeals an order dismissing its certiorari action seeking a judgment voiding a particular tax incremental district (“TID”) enacted by the City of Eau Claire and its Joint Review Board (collectively, “the City”).
Postconviction Motion Denied – Restitution Order
Daryl Strenke appeals an amended judgment of conviction, entered upon his guilty plea, convicting him of second-degree intentional homicide.
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