State v. Adrian L. Williams, 2000 WI 78, 236 Wis. 2d 293, 613 N.W.2d 132, affirming unpublished decision of court of appeals For Williams: Ellen Henak, SPD, Milwaukee Appellate Issue: Whether “this court [should] adopt a new rule of procedure, which would require that if a trial judge anticipates exceeding the state’s sentence recommendation under… Read more
A. Plea agreements
State v. Robert D. Hanson, 2000 WI App 10, 232 Wis.2d 291, 606 N.W.2d 278 For Hanson: Suzanne L. Hagopian, SPD, Madison Appellate. Issue: Whether the prosecutor breached the plea bargain by failing to expressly recommend the agreed 10 year sentencing cap, on a 15-year exposure. Holding: Even though the prosecutor did not expressly recite… Read more
State v. Robert D. Hanson, 2000 WI App 10, 232 Wis.2d 291, 606 N.W.2d 278 For Hanson: Suzanne L. Hagopian, SPD, Madison Appellate. Issue: Whether the prosecutor undermined a 10-year sentencing cap by emphasizing that “this is an extremely violent case,” along with other aggravating factors. Holding: By stressing to the trial court that she… Read more
State v. Antonio A. Scott, 230 Wis.2d 643, 602 N.W.2d 296 (Ct. App. 1999) For Scott: Jennifer L. Weston. Issue: Whether Scott was denied effective assistance of counsel when his attorney allowed him to renegotiate an already-consummated plea bargain without advising that the original agreement was enforceable. Holding: Counsel’s failure to inform Scott that… Read more
State ex rel. Phillip I. Warren v. Schwarz, 219 Wis.2d 615, 579 N.W.2d 698 (1998), affirming State ex rel. Warren v. Schwarz, 211 Wis. 2d 708, 566 N.W.2d 173 (Ct. App. 1997) State v. Phillip I. Warren, 219 Wis.2d 615, 579 N.W.2d 698 (1998), on certification For Warren: Ralph A. Kalal. Issue: Whether “the State… Read more
