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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. "
Jun 4, 2024
In Brief: No guns for domestic violence offenders, even after expunction, appeals court rules
The case:Â Scot Van Oudenhoven v Wisconsin Department of Justice Case no.: 2023AP70-FT "In brief" posts are shorter looks at various court...
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...
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....
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...
Sep 21, 2023
A bit of common sense comes to bail-jumping charges!
A person cannot be charged with bail jumping if they are actually behind bars when they criminally violate their bond, a state appeals...
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