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![In Brief: Judge wrongly granted medication order, appeal argues](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7393ec_bc13c265962947c9b9329ecad9f7df26~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_216,h_216,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/7393ec_bc13c265962947c9b9329ecad9f7df26~mv2.webp)
Oct 9, 2024
In Brief: Judge wrongly granted medication order, appeal argues
L.A.G. had been in-custody for over 200 days at the time of the hearing, which lessened the state’s interest in prosecution.
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![Decision in Brief: Sen. Cory Tomczyk loses defamation case](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7393ec_4e2fbf076c1e4905bedb843e80de493a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_238,h_238,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/7393ec_4e2fbf076c1e4905bedb843e80de493a~mv2.webp)
Sep 24, 2024
Decision in Brief: Sen. Cory Tomczyk loses defamation case
"Wausau Pilot published the second article at issue in this case, which identified Tomczyk as the individual who had used the slur. "
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![The Roundup from June 24, 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7393ec_595cd2f2cab3458e83608f3646ba0db7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_216,h_216,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/7393ec_595cd2f2cab3458e83608f3646ba0db7~mv2.webp)
Jun 25, 2024
The Roundup from June 24, 2024
Or interesting stuff we couldn't get to otherwise. Coming to you straight from the documents themselves! Brief of appellant Case...
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![Man's desire to bring police chief "to justice" not enough for involuntary commitment: appeals court](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7393ec_595cd2f2cab3458e83608f3646ba0db7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_216,h_216,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/7393ec_595cd2f2cab3458e83608f3646ba0db7~mv2.webp)
Jun 15, 2024
Man's desire to bring police chief "to justice" not enough for involuntary commitment: appeals court
A man's statement that he wanted to bring the police chief "to justice" is not enough to have him involuntarily committed and medicated...
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![In brief: Appeals court orders new trial due to lawyer's deficient performance](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7393ec_595cd2f2cab3458e83608f3646ba0db7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_216,h_216,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/7393ec_595cd2f2cab3458e83608f3646ba0db7~mv2.webp)
May 24, 2024
In brief: Appeals court orders new trial due to lawyer's deficient performance
The full decision in State v Jobert L. Molde, 21AP1346, is here. A lawyer's failure to object to improper testimony in a sexual assault...
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![In Brief: Judge erred in refusing reverse waiver for autistic 14-year-old who killed a girl, appeal says](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7393ec_595cd2f2cab3458e83608f3646ba0db7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_216,h_216,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/7393ec_595cd2f2cab3458e83608f3646ba0db7~mv2.webp)
Apr 8, 2024
In Brief: Judge erred in refusing reverse waiver for autistic 14-year-old who killed a girl, appeal says
State v C.T.P.-B Appeal: 24AP189 Filing attorney: Michael Cohen, Alicia Linzmeier Judge: Chippewa County Circuit Judge Steven Gibbs "In...
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![State Court of Appeals declines to take another bite out of Fourth Amendment](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7393ec_4e2fbf076c1e4905bedb843e80de493a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_238,h_238,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/7393ec_4e2fbf076c1e4905bedb843e80de493a~mv2.webp)
Jan 25, 2024
State Court of Appeals declines to take another bite out of Fourth Amendment
The State Court of Appeals this week rejected a request that the court recognize the so-called canine "instinct exception" to the U.S....
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![Appeals court: Man deserves plea-withdrawal hearing based on girl's alleged recantation, false accusations](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7393ec_bc13c265962947c9b9329ecad9f7df26~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_216,h_216,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/7393ec_bc13c265962947c9b9329ecad9f7df26~mv2.webp)
Jan 18, 2024
Appeals court: Man deserves plea-withdrawal hearing based on girl's alleged recantation, false accusations
A man convicted of sexually assaulting a young girl is entitled to a hearing on his related to his claims of new evidence indicating the...
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