Abuse of Discretion – Sentencing Guidelines
Kenneth Risch appeals a judgment convicting him of second-degree sexual assault of a child, as a repeater, and an order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Michael Brantner appeals a judgment, entered upon a jury’s verdict, convicting him of one count of repeated sexual assault of the same child, contrary to WIS. STAT. § 948.025(1)(b) (2017-18), and an order denying his postconviction motion for a new trial.
Warrantless Search – Probable Cause
Synika Kirk appeals a judgment, entered upon his guilty plea, convicting him of conspiracy to manufacture or deliver between 2500 and 10,000 grams of tetrahydrocannabinols (THC), contrary to WIS. STAT. § 961.41(1)(h)4. (2017-18).
Abuse of Discretion – Injunctive Relief
Petitioners, Howie Hawkins and Angela Walker, the Green Party’s candidates for President and Vice President of the United States, have filed a petition for leave to commence an original action pursuant to Wis. Stat. § (Rule) 809.70 and a motion for temporary injunctive relief.
Involuntary Commitment – Extension
C.A.D. appeals a February 1, 2019 order of the circuit court extending his involuntary commitment for a 12-month period.
Sentencing Guidelines – Probation
Peter J. King, Jr., was convicted in the Sauk County Circuit Court of using a computer to facilitate a child sex crime and child enticement.
Abuse of Discretion – Other-acts Evidence
Tyrone Brown appeals a circuit court judgment convicting him of disorderly conduct, false imprisonment, intimidating a victim, and felony and misdemeanor bail jumping.
Unlawful-stop Claim – Reasonable Suspicion
Jeffrey R. Palmer appeals a judgment of conviction entered on his guilty plea to one count of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) as a fourth offense.
Involuntary Commitment – Medication and Treatment
Carly appeals from an order of the circuit court extending her involuntary commitment and from an order for involuntary medication and treatment.
Involuntary Commitment – Medication and Treatment
“Heather” appeals from an order for involuntary commitment.
Sufficiency of Evidence – Testimony
Bozena Twarowski appeals pro se from a judgment of conviction after being found guilty of disorderly conduct following a court trial.
Court Error – Summary Judgment
Paul Meixensperger and Harry Schmitz appeal from a judgment of eviction, asserting that the circuit court erred in granting summary judgment in favor of Fond du Lac County.
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