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New Witness Affidavits/Testimony-Post Conviction Relief
In 2000, Lanaghan pleaded guilty to first-degree reckless homicide while armed after firing multiple shots outside a Milwaukee bar, killing an innocent bystander.
Strickland Test-US Sentencing Guidelines (Sentence Enhancements)
In 2017, Elion pleaded guilty in federal court to distributing methamphetamine.
Federal Habeas Relief-Standards of Review
In 2012, Seats was convicted in Illinois state court of three felonies arising from a shooting: Aggravated battery with a firearm, armed habitual criminal, and aggravated discharge of a firearm.
Federal Habeas Relief-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
In 2005, Ford forcibly entered his estranged wife’s home in Allen County, Indiana, threatened her with a knife, and sexually assaulted her.
Attorney Discipline and Professional Misconduct-Aggravating Factors in Sanction Determination
The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended Burkert’s law license for two years for professional misconduct involving fee diversion and dishonesty toward his former firm, Sorrentino Burkert Risch LLC (SBR).
Termination of Parental Rights-Informed Consent and Confidentiality
The State petitioned for termination of D.J.’s parental rights for Jack and Mia based on a failure to assume parental responsibility, and continuing need of protection and services (CHIPS).
Involuntary Placement-Evidence
The County had petitioned for ongoing placement, citing Kathy’s intellectual and mood disorders, history of exploitation, and risk of harm.
Conditional Use Permit and Zoning-Substantial Evidence in Zoning Decisions
Richeson bought a split-zoned property in 2019 (part commercial, part residential) and sought to rezone the residential portion to C-1 Commercial to build a 47-unit “commercial incubator.”
Technical Defects-Competency Challenges
Pearson was challenging the denial of a motion for reconsideration pertaining to a child support and paternity case.
Prosecutorial Delay and Prejudice-Prior Conviction Evidence
Karas attempts to reverse two convictions for assaulting two boys, George and Nick, between 2003 and 2007 while he was a church religious education teacher.
Charging Discretion-Mandatory Minimum Sentences
Kenyon was accused of sexually assaulting his eight-year-old niece and was charged under Wis. Stat. § 948.02(1)(b), which carries a mandatory minimum of 25 years’ confinement.
Second Amendment-Vagueness Doctrine
Seiwert, a longtime daily user of heroin and crack cocaine, was discovered with firearms at his Illinois residence shortly after his father’s death.
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- Wisconsin prison overhaul faces key vote
- Michigan court rules chimps aren’t legal persons
- Increased security sought for Wisconsin courts
- Justice Crawford recuses in Gableman ethics case
- Karofsky says judicial threats rising
- Lawmakers seek AG opinion on teacher grooming law
- FBI arrests 22 in Wisconsin gang drug operation
- Waushara County sheriff ordered to repay K9 stipends
- Wisconsin bill extends sexual assault charge timeline
- Racine man charged with stalking Chief Justice Karofsky
- Wisconsin woman gets lawyer after 3-year court delay
- Minnesota man sues Airbnb over fatal WI fire
Case Digests
- Sufficient Reason Requirement-Sixth Amendment
- Federal Rule of Evidence 702-Breach of Warranty-Personal Injury
- Employee Termination-Illinois Human Rights Act
- Evidence-Scope of Brady Obligations
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty/Investor Misappropriation-Loss Calculation
- Due Process-Prisoner Conditions
- Attorney Discipline and Reinstatement
- Election Law-Judicial Review Limitations (Chapter 227)
- Sentence Credit -Ineligibility for Good Time Credit
- Motion to Reopen Judgment-Meritorious Defense Requirement
- Daubert Standards
- Burden of Proof / Due Process-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
