State v. Anthony D. Guard, 2012 WI App 8 (recommended for publication); for Guard: Richard L. Zaffiro; case activity Warrantless Entry – Duplex, Common Hallway Guard, a resident of a duplex upper flat, had a reasonable expectation of privacy in a hallway by which his unit was accessed, such that warrantless police entry into that… Read more
6. Common Hallway / Area
State v. Garry C. Eskridge, 2002 WI App 158, PFR filed 6/14/02 For Eskridge: Gregory Bates Issue: Whether a tenant had an expectation of privacy in the basement area of a multiple unit apartment building. Holding: A tenant’s expectation of privacy in the common areas of multiple unit buildings is decided on a case by case basis. ¶10. Because… Read more
State v. Matthew J. Trecroci, Ryan J. Frayer, Ronnie J. Frayer, Scott E. Oberst, Amy L. Wicks, 2001 WI App 126 For defendants: Robert R. Henak Issue: Whether warrantless police entry of a stairway in a multiple unit building was lawful. Holding: Existence of reasonable expectation of privacy in a stairway leading to the upper levels of… Read more