Wisconsin Case Commentaries

State v. Lange: Upholding Probable Cause in DUI Arrests Based on Totality of Circumstances

Date: Jun 17, 2009

State v. Lange: Upholding Probable Cause in DUI Arrests Based on Totality of Circumstances Introduction In State of Wisconsin v. Mitchell A. Lange, 317 Wis. 2d 383 (2009), the Supreme Court of...

Ensuring Substantive Plea Colloquies: STATE of Wisconsin v. Christopher S. Hoppe

Date: May 30, 2009

Ensuring Substantive Plea Colloquies: STATE of Wisconsin v. Christopher S. Hoppe Introduction In State of Wisconsin v. Christopher S. Hoppe, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin addressed critical issues...

Operating Left of Center as Probable Cause for Traffic Stops: Analysis of State v. Popke

Date: May 28, 2009

Operating Left of Center as Probable Cause for Traffic Stops: Analysis of State v. Popke 1. Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Michael L. Popke, decided by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin on May 27,...

Wisconsin Court Clarifies Joint and Several Liability and Upholds Settlement Cost Provisions in Industrial Risk v. Denzin Engineering

Date: Apr 15, 2009

Wisconsin Court Clarifies Joint and Several Liability and Upholds Settlement Cost Provisions in Industrial Risk v. Denzin Engineering Introduction The case of Industrial Risk Insurers and Quad...

Balancing Public Trial Rights and Courtroom Sequestration: Insights from STATE of Wisconsin v. Dhosi J. Ndina

Date: Feb 27, 2009

Balancing Public Trial Rights and Courtroom Sequestration: Insights from STATE of Wisconsin v. Dhosi J. Ndina Introduction The case of STATE of Wisconsin v. Dhosi J. Ndina presents a pivotal...

Affirmation of Community Caretaker Function in Fourth Amendment Seizures: STATE v. KRAMER

Date: Jan 30, 2009

Affirmation of Community Caretaker Function in Fourth Amendment Seizures: STATE v. KRAMER Introduction STATE v. KRAMER, 315 Wis. 2d 414 (2009), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin,...

Intentional Acts Excluded as 'Accidents' and No Duty to Defend Under Four-Corners Rule – Supreme Court of Wisconsin

Date: Jul 11, 2008

Intentional Acts Excluded as 'Accidents' and No Duty to Defend Under Four-Corners Rule – Supreme Court of Wisconsin Introduction The Supreme Court of Wisconsin, in the case of Estate of James B....

Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes Non-Search Status for Vehicle Dog Sniffs in Arias Case

Date: Jul 10, 2008

Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes Non-Search Status for Vehicle Dog Sniffs in Arias Case Introduction In the landmark case State of Wisconsin v. Ramon Lopez Arias, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin...

Strict Notice Requirements for Sua Sponte Summary Judgments: Insights from LARRY v. HARRIS

Date: Jul 10, 2008

Strict Notice Requirements for Sua Sponte Summary Judgments: Insights from LARRY v. HARRIS Introduction LARRY v. HARRIS, 311 Wis. 2d 326 (2008), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin,...

Plain Error Doctrine in Confrontation and Due Process: Analysis of State v. Jorgensen

Date: Jun 14, 2008

Plain Error Doctrine in Confrontation and Due Process: Analysis of State v. Jorgensen Introduction State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Donald W. Jorgensen, Defendant-Appellant-Petitioner is...

LaCount Decision: Clarifying the Scope of Expert Testimony and Search Warrant Execution

Date: Jun 11, 2008

LaCount Decision: Clarifying the Scope of Expert Testimony and Search Warrant Execution Introduction In the landmark case of State of Wisconsin v. Louis H. LaCount, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin...

Reevaluation of Expert Witness Credibility: The State v. Douglas J. Plude

Date: Jun 11, 2008

Reevaluation of Expert Witness Credibility: The State v. Douglas J. Plude Introduction In the landmark case of State of Wisconsin v. Douglas J. Plude, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin addressed the...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Out Reasonable Reliance as an Element in Statutory Misrepresentation Claims Under § 100.18

Date: May 29, 2008

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Out Reasonable Reliance as an Element in Statutory Misrepresentation Claims Under § 100.18 Introduction In the landmark case of Chad Novell v. Anthony and Andrea...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes Broad Interpretation of HIPA for Double Damages and Personal Liability

Date: Mar 29, 2008

Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes Broad Interpretation of HIPA for Double Damages and Personal Liability Introduction In the case of STUART v. WEISFLOG'S SHOWROOM Gallery, Inc., the Supreme Court...

Reaffirmation of Mistrial Standards in Jury-Bailiff Interactions: State v. Ford

Date: Dec 12, 2007

Reaffirmation of Mistrial Standards in Jury-Bailiff Interactions: State of Wisconsin v. Ford Introduction State of Wisconsin v. William Troy Ford, 306 Wis. 2d 1 (2007), adjudicated by the Supreme...

Three-Year Suspension of Attorney Michael R. Inglimo for Professional Misconduct

Date: Oct 19, 2007

Three-Year Suspension of Attorney Michael R. Inglimo for Professional Misconduct Introduction The Supreme Court of Wisconsin issued a significant ruling on October 18, 2007, in the disciplinary...

Understanding Plea Withdrawal: Insights from STATE v. JENKINS

Date: Jul 13, 2007

Understanding Plea Withdrawal: Insights from State of Wisconsin v. Barry M. Jenkins Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Barry M. Jenkins, 303 Wis. 2d 157 (2007), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Cumulative Errors in Criminal Trials: Analysis of State v. Mayo

Date: Jun 27, 2007

Cumulative Errors in Criminal Trials: Analysis of State v. Mayo Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Thomas S. Mayo is a significant case reviewed by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin in 2007. The...

Affirming Bangert Standards: Entitlement to Evidentiary Hearings in Withdrawal of Guilty Pleas – State v. Andrae D. Howell

Date: Jun 22, 2007

Affirming Bangert Standards: Entitlement to Evidentiary Hearings in Withdrawal of Guilty Pleas – State v. Andrae D. Howell Introduction In the landmark case of State of Wisconsin v. Andrae D. Howell,...

Defining 'The Public' under Wisconsin's Deceptive Trade Practices Act: Insights from KS Tool Die Corp. v. Perfection Mach. Sales, Inc.

Date: Jun 13, 2007

Defining 'The Public' under Wisconsin's Deceptive Trade Practices Act: Insights from KS Tool Die Corporation v. Perfection Machinery Sales, Inc. Introduction The case of KS Tool Die Corporation v....