State v. Jon P. Barreau, 2002 WI App 198, PFR filed 8/12/02 For Barreau: Glenn C. Reynolds Issue/Holding: A line of inquiry that suggests potential bias is relevant; however, the witness’s “real and appreciable apprehension” of self-incrimination trumps the right of confrontation. In such an instance it may be necessary to prevent the witness from testifying or to… Read more
F. Witnesses, Ch. 906
State v. Dale H. Chu, 2002 WI App, PFR filed 4/23/02 For Chu: Andrew Shaw Issue: Whether defendant was denied his right to exculpatory evidence when the state failed to disclose that a prosecution witness had received favorable treatment in another case. Holding: ¶37. As the State notes, prosecutions that end in dismissal and ordinance violations… Read more
State v. Tito J. Long, 2002 WI App 114, PFR filed 5/23/02 For Long: Ann T. Bowe Issue/Holding: Evidence of gang affiliation is admissible (if state shows that defendant in fact was affiliated) to show witness’ bias, per United States v. Abel, 469 U.S. 45, 52 (1984). ¶¶17-19… Read more
State v. Larry J. Sprosty, 2001 WI App 231, PFR filed For Sprosty: Jack E. Schairer, SPD, Madison Appellate Issue: Whether an expert witness’s testimony should have been struck retrospectively when it became known, after the proceeding had concluded, that he had lied about his credentials and background, and had committed misconduct, causing him to be… Read more
State v. Larry J. Sprosty, 2001 WI App 231, PFR filed For Sprosty: Jack E. Schairer, SPD, Madison Appellate Issue:: Whether an expert witness’s testimony should have been struck retrospectively when it became known, after the proceeding had concluded, that he had lied about his credentials and background. Holding: ¶33. We cannot conclude that the… Read more
State v. William Nielsen, 2001 WI App 192, PFR filed For Nielsen: Waring R. Fincke Issue/Holding: ¶31. The privilege against self-incrimination is guaranteed by art. I, § 8, of the Wisconsin Constitution and by the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. State v. Adams, 221 Wis. 2d 1, 7, 584 N.W.2d 695 (Ct. App. 1998)… Read more
State v. Kevin S. Meehan, 2001 WI App 119 For Meehan: Pamela Moorshead, Buting & Williams Issue: Whether the prosecutor properly cross-examined an alibi witness as to what the defendant had told him about his prior offense. Holding: ¶21. Further, even if the 1992 conviction could have been properly admitted, using this evidence on cross-examination… Read more
State v. Aaron Evans, 2000 WI App 178, 238 Wis.2d 411, 617 N.W.2d 220 For Evans: Steven D. Phillips, SPD, Madison Appellate Issue: Whether the trial court erroneously exercised discretion in preventing a DNA expert from sitting at counsel table. Holding: “|10 We are satisfied that, on this record, the circuit court did not erroneously… Read more
