Wisconsin Case Commentaries

State v. Borrell and Smith: Upholding Judicial Discretion in Parole Eligibility Determinations under Sec. 973.014

Date: Apr 28, 1992

State v. Borrell and Smith: Upholding Judicial Discretion in Parole Eligibility Determinations under Sec. 973.014 Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin v. Lazaro Borrell and Charles L. Smith...

State v. Mitchell: Miranda Warnings Do Not Mandate Advising the Right to Stop Answering

Date: Apr 21, 1992

State v. Mitchell: Miranda Warnings Do Not Mandate Advising the Right to Stop Answering Introduction State of Wisconsin v. John P. Mitchell is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin...

WAUSHARA COUNTY v. GRAF: Upholding the Burden of Proof for Tax Exemption of Religious Organizations

Date: Feb 18, 1992

WAUSHARA COUNTY v. GRAF: Upholding the Burden of Proof for Tax Exemption of Religious Organizations Introduction In WAUSHARA COUNTY v. GRAF, 166 Wis. 2d 442 (Supreme Court of Wisconsin, 1992), the...

Attorney Disqualification Based on 'Substantial Relationship' Test: Burkes v. Hales

Date: Nov 15, 1991

Attorney Disqualification Based on 'Substantial Relationship' Test: Burkes v. Hales Introduction The case of Marshall Burkes v. Edward E. Hales addressed significant issues surrounding attorney...

Custodial Arrest Standards and the Limits of Search Incident to Arrest: State v. Swanson

Date: Oct 15, 1991

Custodial Arrest Standards and the Limits of Search Incident to Arrest: State v. Swanson Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Paul Lee Swanson is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin,...

Defining 'Mental Illness' Standards and Admissibility of Electronic Evidence in Juvenile Waiver Proceedings: In the Interest of J.A.L.

Date: Jun 25, 1991

Defining 'Mental Illness' Standards and Admissibility of Electronic Evidence in Juvenile Waiver Proceedings: In the Interest of J.A.L. Introduction In the Interest of J.A.L. is a pivotal 1991...

Strict Adherence to Repeater Allegation Timelines: Analysis of STATE v. MARTIN & Robles

Date: Jun 25, 1991

Strict Adherence to Repeater Allegation Timelines: Analysis of STATE v. MARTIN & Robles Introduction The landmark case State of Wisconsin v. Stanley E. Martin, Jr. and Jose L. Robles ([1991] 162...

Defining 'Abutting' Ownership in Street Discontinuance: VOSS v. CITY OF MIDDLETON

Date: Jun 20, 1991

Defining 'Abutting' Ownership in Street Discontinuance: VOSS v. CITY OF MIDDLETON Introduction The landmark case of VOSS v. CITY OF MIDDLETON, decided by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin on June 19,...

STATE v. WITKOWSKI: Affirming Postconviction Motions Post-Death and Preventing Relitigation of Established Issues

Date: Jun 14, 1991

STATE v. WITKOWSKI: Affirming Postconviction Motions Post-Death and Preventing Relitigation of Established Issues Introduction In the landmark case of State of Wisconsin v. Gerald A. Witkowski,...

Strict Adherence to Scheduling Orders for Expert Witnesses Upheld: Schneller v. St. Mary’s

Date: Jun 6, 1991

Strict Adherence to Scheduling Orders for Expert Witnesses Upheld: Schneller v. St. Mary’s Introduction Schneller v. St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Johnson v. Allis Chalmers: Reinforcing Judicial Authority to Dismiss Egregiously Noncompliant Litigants

Date: Jun 6, 1991

Johnson v. Allis Chalmers: Reinforcing Judicial Authority to Dismiss Egregiously Noncompliant Litigants Introduction Robert H. Johnson and Cheryl L. Johnson (the "Johnsons") initiated a products...

Reaffirmation of 'Fair and Just Reason' Standard for Withdrawing Guilty Pleas: STATE v. CANEDY

Date: May 10, 1991

Reaffirmation of 'Fair and Just Reason' Standard for Withdrawing Guilty Pleas: STATE v. CANEDY Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin v. David Canedy (161 Wis. 2d 565) serves as a significant...

Affirmation of Search Warrant Scope and Pleading Sufficiency in Child Exploitation Case

Date: May 7, 1991

Affirmation of Search Warrant Scope and Pleading Sufficiency in Child Exploitation Case Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin v. Jerry W. Petrone centers on Petrone's conviction for sexual...

Harmless Error in Mandatory Conclusive Presumptions: Insights from State v. Kuntz

Date: Apr 4, 1991

Harmless Error in Mandatory Conclusive Presumptions: Insights from State v. Kuntz Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Harold W. Kuntz is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin...

Extending the Firefighter's Rule: Manufacturers' Liability in Product Defect Cases

Date: Apr 3, 1991

Extending the Firefighter's Rule: Manufacturers' Liability in Product Defect Cases Introduction The case of Robert J. Hauboldt v. Union Carbide Corporation et al., decided by the Supreme Court of...

Affirmation of Corroborative Evidence in Self-Defense: STATE of Wisconsin v. Michael Daniels

Date: Feb 21, 1991

Affirmation of Corroborative Evidence in Self-Defense: STATE of Wisconsin v. Michael Daniels Introduction STATE of Wisconsin v. Michael Daniels is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Hennekens v. Hoerl: Applying the Discovery Rule to Legal Malpractice Claims in Wisconsin

Date: Feb 21, 1991

Hennekens v. Hoerl: Applying the Discovery Rule to Legal Malpractice Claims in Wisconsin Introduction In the landmark case Hennekens v. Hoerl, decided by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin on February...

Admissibility of Constitutionally Tainted Confessions at Preliminary Hearings: Insights from State v. Moats

Date: Jun 29, 1990

Admissibility of Constitutionally Tainted Confessions at Preliminary Hearings: Insights from State v. Moats Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Roy C. Moats, 156 Wis. 2d 74 (1990), adjudicated by the...

Corroborated Anonymous Tips and Reasonable Suspicion: Insights from STATE v. Richardson

Date: Jun 29, 1990

Corroborated Anonymous Tips and Reasonable Suspicion: Insights from STATE v. Richardson Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Wisconsin v. Glen P. Richardson, 156 Wis. 2d 128 (1990), the...

VOLLMER v. LUETY: Expanded Scope of Discretionary Reversal for Unobjected Errors in Wisconsin Law

Date: Jun 27, 1990

VOLLMER v. LUETY: Expanded Scope of Discretionary Reversal for Unobjected Errors in Wisconsin Law Introduction The case of Georgia Ann Vollmer v. Paul Luety and American Family Mutual Insurance...

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