State v. David M. Hahn, 2000 WI 118, 238 Wis. 2d 889, 618 N.W.2d 528, on certification; clarified on reconsideration, on a different point, 2001 WI 6
For Hahn: Steven G. Bauer
Issue: “(W)hether the persistent repeater penalty enhancer as applied to the defendant violates the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibiting cruel and unusual punishment.” ¶5.
Holding: Imposing a life sentence without possibility of parole, after three or more convictions for serious felonies, is not grossly disproportionate punishment, and therefore doesn’t violate the 8th amendment.
