Wisconsin Case Commentaries

Establishing Factual Basis in Guilty Pleas: Insights from State v. Terry Thomas

Date: Feb 19, 2000

Establishing Factual Basis in Guilty Pleas: Insights from State v. Terry Thomas Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Terry Thomas, 232 Wis. 2d 714 (2000), is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Sex Offender Registration as Collateral Consequence and Burden of Proof in Plea Withdrawal: STATE v. BOLLIG

Date: Feb 5, 2000

Sex Offender Registration Classified as Collateral Consequence; Burden of Substantial Prejudice Established in Plea Withdrawal - STATE v. BOLLIG Introduction In State of Wisconsin v. George R....

Ward v. State of Wisconsin: Upholding Probable Cause and Good Faith in Drug-Related Search Warrants

Date: Jan 20, 2000

Ward v. State of Wisconsin: Upholding Probable Cause and Good Faith in Drug-Related Search Warrants Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Lance R. Ward is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Martwick Establishes Two-Step Standard for Curtilage Determinations Under the Fourth Amendment

Date: Jan 20, 2000

Martwick Establishes Two-Step Standard for Curtilage Determinations Under the Fourth Amendment Introduction State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Respondent-Petitioner, v. Thomas G. Martwick,...

Clarifying Probable Cause Requirements for Preliminary Breath Tests: Jefferson County v. Renz

Date: Dec 23, 1999

Clarifying Probable Cause Requirements for Preliminary Breath Tests: Jefferson County v. Renz Introduction In County of Jefferson v. Christopher D. Renz, 231 Wis. 2d 293 (1999), the Supreme Court of...

Landlord Duty to Test for Lead-Based Paint in Pre-1978 Residences: Establishing Common Law Liability

Date: Jul 10, 1999

Landlord Duty to Test for Lead-Based Paint in Pre-1978 Residences: Establishing Common Law Liability Introduction The case of Antwaun A., a Minor by His Guardian Ad Litem, Emmanuel L. Muwonge v....

Reforming Juror Bias Analysis: Adoption of Statutory, Subjective, and Objective Bias Framework

Date: Jul 9, 1999

Reforming Juror Bias Analysis: Adoption of Statutory, Subjective, and Objective Bias Framework Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin v. George A. Faucher (227 Wis.2d 700, 1999) serves as a...

Equal Deprivation of Peremptory Strikes Does Not Entitle Automatic Reversal: Erickson v. State of Wisconsin

Date: Jul 9, 1999

Equal Deprivation of Peremptory Strikes Does Not Entitle Automatic Reversal: Erickson v. State of Wisconsin Introduction State of Wisconsin v. James E. Erickson, 227 Wis.2d 758 (1999), represents a...

Defining "Substantially Probable" in Sexually Violent Person Commitments: Much More Likely Than Not

Date: Jul 3, 1999

Defining "Substantially Probable" in Sexually Violent Person Commitments: Much More Likely Than Not Introduction In State of Wisconsin v. Frank Curiel, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin addressed...

Recognition of Third-Party Professional Negligence Claims in Cases of Negligent Therapy-Induced False Memories

Date: Jun 30, 1999

Recognition of Third-Party Professional Negligence Claims in Cases of Negligent Therapy-Induced False Memories Introduction The Supreme Court of Wisconsin, in the landmark case of SAWYER v. MIDELFORT...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Reinforces Economic Loss Doctrine in Wausau Tile, Inc. v. County Concrete Corp.

Date: May 29, 1999

Wisconsin Supreme Court Reinforces Economic Loss Doctrine in Wausau Tile, Inc. v. County Concrete Corp. Introduction The case of Wausau Tile, Inc. v. County Concrete Corporation represents a...

Issue Preclusion and Due Process: Insights from Peterson v. General Casualty Co. of Wisconsin

Date: May 29, 1999

Issue Preclusion and Due Process: Insights from Peterson v. General Casualty Co. of Wisconsin Introduction The case of Paige K.B. and Kaitlin I.B., minors by their guardian ad litem, Mark A. Peterson...

Establishing Reliability Standards for Recantation in Plea Withdrawals: State v. Kivioja

Date: May 5, 1999

Establishing Reliability Standards for Recantation in Plea Withdrawals: State of Wisconsin v. Dennis J. Kivioja Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin v. Dennis J. Kivioja, decided by the...

Odor of Controlled Substances as Probable Cause for Arrest: STATE v. SECRIST

Date: Mar 3, 1999

Odor of Controlled Substances as Probable Cause for Arrest: STATE v. SECRIST Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Timothy M. Secrist, 224 Wis. 2d 201 (1999), is a pivotal case in Wisconsin...

STATE v. O'BRIEN: Upholding Physical Proximity in Search Warrants and Limiting Post-Conviction Discovery

Date: Jan 22, 1999

STATE v. O'BRIEN: Upholding Physical Proximity in Search Warrants and Limiting Post-Conviction Discovery Introduction In State of Wisconsin v. Delano J. O'Brien, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Elstad Exception: Admissibility of Subsequent Voluntary Statements Following Initial Miranda Violation

Date: Jan 22, 1999

Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Elstad Exception: Admissibility of Subsequent Voluntary Statements Following Initial Miranda Violation Introduction In the landmark case of State of Wisconsin v....

Intentional Fraud Excludes Insurance Coverage: Analysis of A.O. Smith Corp. v. Allstate Insurance

Date: Oct 21, 1998

Intentional Fraud Excludes Insurance Coverage: Analysis of A.O. Smith Corp. v. Allstate Insurance Introduction The case of A.O. Smith Corporation et al. v. Allstate Insurance Companies et al....

Alford Plea and Probation Conditions: Upholding Due Process in STATE EX REL. WARREN v. SCHWARZ

Date: Jul 2, 1998

Alford Plea and Probation Conditions: Upholding Due Process in STATE EX REL. WARREN v. SCHWARZ Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin ex rel. Philip I. Warren v. David H. Schwarz, decided on...

Establishment of Negligent Hiring, Training, and Supervision Liability in Wisconsin: Analysis of Miller v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Date: Jun 25, 1998

Establishment of Negligent Hiring, Training, and Supervision Liability in Wisconsin: Analysis of Miller v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Introduction The case of Stanley K. Miller and Deborah D. Miller v....

Broad Interpretation of 'Bodily Injury' in Insurance Policies for Negligent Supervision Claims: Wisconsin Supreme Court's Decision in Doyle v. Engelke

Date: Jun 25, 1998

Broad Interpretation of 'Bodily Injury' in Insurance Policies for Negligent Supervision Claims: Wisconsin Supreme Court's Decision in Doyle v. Engelke Introduction The landmark case of Doyle v....

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