State v. Michael L. Cramer, 2012AP2547; District 1; October 15, 2013 (not recommended for publication); case activity A jury convicted Cramer of 1st-degree reckless homicide for the death of his 10-week old son. Both the Milwaukee County medical examiner and the attending physician testified for the State at trial. In their opinions, the baby died… Read more
5. IAC and interests of justice
State v. Marker Alan Sperber, 2013AP358-CR, District 3, 10/15/13 (not recommended for publication); case activity This appeal turns on Wis JI-Criminal 2670, which explains the 5 elements of the crime the Sperber was charged with–a hit and run causing death to the victim. The 2nd element requires that the defendant know that his vehicle was… Read more
Failure to Object/Seek Admissibility; Guilty Pleas/Plea Bargains; Jury Instructions; Jury Selection; Sentencing; Prejudice; Litigating IAC Claims; IAC and Interest of Justice; Sanctions; Malpractice Claim… Read more