State v. Richard A. Brown (II), 2002 WI App 260, PFR filed 10/22/02 For Brown: Steven P. Weiss, SPD, Madison Appellate Issue/Holding: ¶16. Brown next argues that the trial court erred in failing to strike a prospective juror for cause and that he was prejudiced by being forced to use one of his peremptory strikes… Read more
f. Jury selection
State v. Thomas Treadway, 2002 WI App 195 For Treadway: Lynn E. Hackbarth Issue: Whether a respondent is entitled to the number of peremptory challenges prescribed by § 972.03, because of the potential for life-long custody. Holding: Because an SVP respondent is entitled to periodic review, the analogy to a life sentence fails, and peremptory challenges are… Read more
