State v. Derrick L. Madlock, 230 Wis.2d 324, 602 N.W.2d 104 (Ct. App. 1999) For Madlock: Margaret A. Maroney, SPD, Madison Appellate Issue: Whether restitution may be ordered without a showing of causation or actual damages. Holding: The record must show at least a minimal nexus between the defendant’s criminal conduct and the victim’s claimed… Read more
6. Restitution
State v. Nils V. Holmgren, 229 Wis.2d 358, 599 N.W.2d 876 (Ct. App. 1999) For Holmgren: William E. Appel Holding: Holmgren’s theft, related to unauthorized use of company’s credit card, gives rise to various restitution issues, all turning on the distinction between special and general damages. (Special damages — those which do not necessarily arise… Read more
State v. James D. Minniecheske, 223 Wis.2d 493, 590 N.W.2d 17 (Ct. App. 1998) For Minniechske: Jane K. Smith Issue: Whether the sentencing court possessed authority to order refund of money ($1500+) improperly seized from Minniecheske’s prison account to satisfy restitution. Holding: We conclude that the trial court correctly amended the judgment of conviction to remove the restitution… Read more
State v. Crystal L. Bizzle, 222 Wis. 2d 100, 585 N.W. 899 (Ct. App. 1998) For Bizzle: Charles B. Vetzner, SPD, Madison Appellate Issue/Holding: To define “crime prevention organization” to include law enforcement agencies would lead to absurd results. By ordering a defendant to make a contribution to a “crime prevention organization,” a court could… Read more
William Olson v. Kaprelian, 202 Wis. 2d 377, 550 N.W.2d 712 (Ct. App. 1996) For Olson: Terry W. Rose Issue: Whether bail posted under a bond in a seprate criminal case may be forfeited in order to satisfy a restitution obligation. Holding: In regards to this jurisdictional question, Olson … argues that a trial court has… Read more
William Olson v. Kaprelian, 202 Wis. 2d 377, 550 N.W.2d 712 (Ct. App. 1996) For Olson: Terry W. Rose Issue/Holding: The statutory section governing restitution allows a defendant to reduce civil damages awarded to the crime victim by amounts paid pursuant to a restitution order. See § 973.20(8), Stats. We read this statute to likewise… Read more
