C. Warrant unnecessary

State v. Cara A. Erickson, 2003 WI App 43, PFR filed Issue: Whether a warrantless draw of blood satisfies State v. Bohling, 173 Wis. 2d 529, 533- 34, 494 N.W.2d 399 (1993) where there is probable cause but not an actual arrest. Holding: ¶12. .. (I)n the absence of an arrest, probable cause to believe blood currently… Read more

State v. James S. Riedel, 2003 WI App 18, PFR filed 1/27/03 For Riedel: Ralph A. Kalal Issue/Holding: Police not required to obtain warrant in order to test blood seized pursuant to Implied Consent Law; State v. VanLaarhoven, 2001 WI App 275 extended (VanLaarhoven consented to initial seizure, Riedel didn’t). ¶¶11-16.  … Read more

State v. Mark S. Mielke, 2002 WI App 251, PFR filed 10/3/02 For Mielke: David J. Van Lieshout Issue/Holding: Warrantless entry of a residence by the police, to investigate a domestic violence report concededly providing probable cause, was supported by exigent circumstances where the police could reasonably conclude that the safety of the reported victim was being compromised… Read more

State v. Dennis Lee Londo , State v. Richard John Vernon, 2002 WI App 89, PFR filed 4/2/02 For Londo: Michael B. Plaisted For Vernon: Dennis P. Coffey, Seth P. Hartigan Issue: Whether the police were justified in warrantless entry and search of a residence, during which they seized contraband, in order to investigate a reported burglary. Holding: The police… Read more

State v. Charles A. Wallace, 2002 WI App 61 For Wallace: Martha K. Askins, SPD, Madison Appellate Issue: Whether an arrest for a traffic stop, lawful at inception, was unlawfully prolonged in order to obtain the driver’s consent to a strip search not reasonably related to the traffic violation. Holding: This issue is “closely related” to one… Read more

State v. Charles A. Wallace, 2002 WI App 61 For Wallace: Martha K. Askins, SPD, Madison Appellate Issue: Whether Wallace voluntarily consented, or merely acquiesced, to a strip search following arrest for a minor traffic violation. Holding: ¶19. The police made their request during the booking process and before Wallace’s bond had been posted. We concur… Read more

State v. John Tomlinson, Jr., 2002 WI 91, affirming 2002 WI App 212, 247 Wis. 2d 682, 635 N.W.2d 201 For Tomlinson: John J. Gray Issue: Whether the actions of the defendant’s minor daughter, in opening the door to the police and then walking back into the house when they asked for permission to enter, amounted consent for… Read more