State v. Daniel H. Hanson, 2012 WI 4, affirming 2010 WI App 146; for Hanson: Robert R. Henak, Chad Lanning; case activity Fleeing, § 346.04(3) – Elements: “Willful or Wanton Disregard” Fleeing does not require “an evil or malicious state of mind” when disregarding an officer’s signal: ¶22 In Wis. Stat. § 346.04(3), “willful” modifies “disregard.” In that context, “willful” requires… Read more
2011-12 Term
State v. Jason E. Goss, 2011 WI 104, affirming court of appeals summary order; for Goss: Daniel J. Chapman; case activity ¶2 We are asked to determine whether the officer’s request for the PBT breath sample was made in violation of Wis. Stat. § 343.303, which states that an officer “may request” a PBT breath sample “[i]f a law… Read more
State v. David W. Domke, 2011 WI 95, reversing unpublished decision; for Domke: Martha K. Askins, SPD, Madison Appellate; case activity Although Domke establishes deficient performance in several different respects, he fails to satisfy his burden of showing prejudice. Failure to object to hearsay testimony / medical treatment and diagnosis exception inapplicable to counselors and… Read more
In the Matter of Sanctions in: State v. Gregory K. Nielsen, 2011 WI 94, remanding sanctions order; for State Public Defender: Joseph N. Ehmann; case activity; subsequent history: sanction re-imposed on remand Monetary sanction summarily ordered by court of appeals against appellate counsel for allegedly violating appendix-content rule reversed, with following “suggestion” for procedure to be followed in… Read more
