Most taxpayers are not thrilled at the prospect of an IRS audit. Audits can often result in negative consequences such as back taxes, interest, penalties, and in the most serious cases, criminal charges. What many taxpayers do not realize is that they do have some recourse when their audit results in unfavorable consequences. In order […]
Among all the factors that go into selecting a Wisconsin appeals lawyer, the most important are experience and dedication. An appeals litigant will gain no advantage by hiring a local attorney who lacks these qualities. In contrast to the many court appearances necessary at the trial level, almost all of the work for a case […]
UPDATE: Due to the short deadlines involved and the significance of our own caseload, we are no longer taking probation revocation appeals. We have left this post up for informational value only. Individuals who are placed on extended supervision often face confusing rules and procedures that make it difficult to successfully complete their term of probation. […]
Just came across this chart on the Wisconsin Court System website. It’s a great visual aid for understanding how cases move through the courts procedurally, and how they get to the State Supreme Court.
Judgments and orders made in family court, such as child custody or support decisions, are considered final orders, and are therefore may be appealed under Wisconsin state law. Wis. Stat. § 822.44. The process for appealing these types of decisions is the same as that for appealing a criminal or civil order. Wisconsin appellate law […]
Many people do not realize that, under certain circumstances, it is possible to challenge a conviction even after the time for filing a direct appeal has long expired, or after losing the direct appeal. Such appeals are known as collateral attacks, and are most commonly pursued under Wisconsin Statute § 974.06. In order to pursue […]
Check out this month’s firm newsletter here: Alderman Law Firm Newsletter: March 2014. We give you the personal updates, we give you Kimberly’s little reading corner, and we give you all the professional news hot off the presses. This month, we’ll even show you how to recognize when you are getting scammed by a car […]
Although rare, a party who loses at the circuit court level may ask the State Supreme Court to hear the case, directly, without the case first being heard by the Court of Appeals. This request is referred to as a petition to bypass. In Wisconsin Courts, for example, Wis. Stat. § 808.05 outlines the three […]
From our most recent article in the Wisconsin Lawyer Magazine, on Wisconsin’s expedited appeals program: It is not uncommon for a year or more to pass between the conclusion of a case at the trial level and the final opinion being handed down by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. To shorten this typical timeframe, any […]
Car accident reports are vital for successful car insurance claims, as well as lawsuits stemming from an accident. It is therefore important that police reports detailing car accidents contain correct information. Unfortunately, however, police reports often omit important details. Moreover, some of the details that are included in these reports are simply wrong. Because a […]