Postconviction Relief – Evidentiary Hearing
Chadwick Johnson appeals a judgment of conviction for substantial battery in violation of WIS. STAT. § 940.19(2) (2019-20)1 and an order denying his postconviction motion.
Involuntary Commitment and Medication
Jane appeals from an order of the circuit court extending her WIS. STAT. ch. 51 involuntary commitment and from an order for involuntary medication and treatment.
Unlawful Seizure – Suppression of Evidence
Robby R. Walentowski appeals a judgment of conviction, entered upon his guilty pleas, for five counts of possession of child pornography.
Unlawful Seizure – Suppression of Evidence
Robby R. Walentowski appeals a judgment of conviction, entered upon his guilty pleas, for five counts of possession of child pornography.
Court Error – Dispositional Order
Brandon appeals a dispositional order adjudicating him delinquent on one count of disorderly conduct.
LIRC Review – Worker’s Compensation Benefits
Conway Freight, Inc./Conway Central Express (Conway Freight) appeals an order of the circuit court affirming a decision from the Labor and Industry Review Commission (LIRC) in which Timothy J. Rothe was awarded worker’s compensation benefits for an occupational injury that resulted in Rothe’s permanent total disability.
Title VII Violation – Retaliation Claim
After being fired from the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Donald A. Miller and John W. McGuire sued their former employer and one of its officers, Donald Bonds, alleging racial discrimination and retaliation in violation of federal and Illinois state law.
Jury Instructions
Steven Breneman appeals a judgment of conviction for first-degree intentional homicide.
Abuse of Discretion – Extended Supervision
Peter Hamilton was convicted in the Columbia County Circuit Court of operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent, and the circuit court placed him on probation for that offense.
Breach of Plea Agreement – Resentencing
Robert Nietzold pleaded no contest to and was convicted of repeated sexual assault of the same child.
Court Error – De Novo Review
Mark Ziegler appeals pro se from a judgment of the circuit court entered in Velocity Investments, LLC’s favor.
Due Process Violation
In these consolidated appeals, Dallas R. Christel appeals from judgments of conviction and orders denying his postconviction motions.
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