State v. Laverne Ware, Jr., 2021 WI App 83; case activity (including briefs) When the parties filed their initial briefs in this appeal, it was a community-caretaker case. But during briefing, the Supreme Court decided Caniglia v. Strom, which made clear that this doctrine doesn’t permit searches in the home (in the process invalidating some… Read more
23. Search & seizure
State v. Daniel R. Doyle, 2010AP2466-CR, District 4, 9/22/11 court of appeals decision (1-judge, not for publication); for Doyle: John C. Orth; case activity Transport of drunk driving suspect 3-4 miles to local police station for purpose of administering field sobriety tests didn’t covert Terry stop into arrest, given that extreme, adverse weather conditions rendered… Read more
State v. Joel L. Ritchie, 2000 WI App 136, 237 Wis.2d 664, 614 N.W.2d 837 For Ritchie: Steven G. Bauer Issue: What is the standard of review for an arrest warrant based on a criminal complaint? Holding: Although review of probable cause to support a complaint is independent, review of probable cause to support an arrest… Read more
State v. Jason Phillips, 209 Wis.2d 559, 563 N.W.2d 573 (1997), reversing State v. Phillips, 209 Wis. 2d 559, 563 N.W.2d 573 For Phillips: Arthur B. Nathan Holding: Consent to search is question of constitutional (as opposed to historical) fact, and therefore subject to independent review on appeal. Defendant consented to warrantless search of bedroom: agents went to… Read more
