Wisconsin Case Commentaries

Waiver of Probable Cause Challenge in Automobile Searches: STATE v. CABAN

Date: Jun 13, 1997

Waiver of Probable Cause Challenge in Automobile Searches: State of Wisconsin v. Marty R. Caban Introduction The case State of Wisconsin v. Marty R. Caban, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Torgerson v. Journal/Sentinel Inc.: Clarifying the Actual Malice Standard in Public Figure Defamation Cases

Date: Jun 12, 1997

Torgerson v. Journal/Sentinel Inc.: Clarifying the Actual Malice Standard in Public Figure Defamation Cases Introduction In Torgerson v. Journal/Sentinel Inc., 210 Wis. 2d 524 (1997), the Supreme...

Withdrawal of Alford Plea Based on Corroborated Recantation: State of Wisconsin v. Ronald W. McCallum

Date: Apr 19, 1997

Withdrawal of Alford Plea Based on Corroborated Recantation: State of Wisconsin v. Ronald W. McCallum Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Ronald W. McCallum, reported at 208 Wis. 2d 463 (1997), is a...

Affirmation of Military Retired Pay as Divisible Property and Income for Child Support in Divorce Cases

Date: Mar 20, 1997

Affirmation of Military Retired Pay as Divisible Property and Income for Child Support in Divorce Cases Introduction In In Re The Marriage of Pam Anita Cook v. Roger Paul Cook, 208 Wis. 2d 166...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes Clarity on Bail Jumping Prosecution under Wis. Stat. §946.49

Date: Mar 1, 1997

Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes Clarity on Bail Jumping Prosecution under Wis. Stat. §946.49 Introduction In the landmark case of State of Wisconsin ex rel. Alexander L. Jacobus v. State of...

Enforcement of Plea Agreements and Effective Counsel: Insights from STATE v. SMITH

Date: Feb 7, 1997

Enforcement of Plea Agreements and Effective Counsel: Insights from STATE v. SMITH Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Tony M. Smith, 207 Wis. 2d 258 (1997), is a landmark decision by the Supreme...

Occupant Standing in Vehicular Stops: State v. Harris Establishes Bright Line Rule

Date: Dec 28, 1996

Occupant Standing in Vehicular Stops: State v. Harris Establishes Bright Line Rule Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Anthony Harris, 206 Wis. 2d 243 (1996), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Enforceability of Ambiguous Contracts and Standards for Punitive Damages: Supreme Court of Wisconsin in Management Computer Services, Inc. v. Hawkins, Ash, Baptie Co.

Date: Dec 21, 1996

Enforceability of Ambiguous Contracts and Standards for Punitive Damages: Supreme Court of Wisconsin in Management Computer Services, Inc. v. Hawkins, Ash, Baptie Co. Introduction The case of...

Establishing Reasonable Suspicion in Investigatory Stops: Insights from State v. Waldner

Date: Dec 14, 1996

Establishing Reasonable Suspicion in Investigatory Stops: Insights from State v. Waldner Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Johnny J. Waldner, 206 Wis. 2d 51 (1996), is a landmark decision by the...

Proper Forums for Addressing Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Insights from State v. Rothering

Date: Oct 24, 1996

Proper Forums for Addressing Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Insights from State of Wisconsin ex rel. Aaron S. Rothering Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin ex rel. Aaron S. Rothering...

Keeper Status Limits Strict Liability Claims Against Dog Owners: Armstrong v. Milwaukee Mutual Insurance

Date: Jun 27, 1996

Keeper Status Limits Strict Liability Claims Against Dog Owners: Armstrong v. Milwaukee Mutual Insurance Introduction The case of Cheryl Armstrong v. Milwaukee Mutual Insurance Company et al....

State of Wisconsin v. Anthony T. Hicks: Ensuring Comprehensive Trial Proceedings in the Light of DNA Evidence

Date: Jun 26, 1996

State of Wisconsin v. Anthony T. Hicks: Ensuring Comprehensive Trial Proceedings in the Light of DNA Evidence Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Anthony T. Hicks, 202 Wis. 2d 150 (Supreme Court of...

Strengthening Due Process and Separation of Powers: Wisconsin Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling on Counsel Appointment in CHIPS Proceedings

Date: Jun 14, 1996

Strengthening Due Process and Separation of Powers: Wisconsin Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling on Counsel Appointment in CHIPS Proceedings Introduction In the pivotal case of Joni B. and Richard S.,...

Judicial Estoppel and Statutory Bar to Prosecution: Analysis of STATE of Wisconsin v. Gary Lewis Petty

Date: Jun 1, 1996

Judicial Estoppel and Statutory Bar to Prosecution: Analysis of STATE of Wisconsin v. Gary Lewis Petty Introduction STATE of Wisconsin v. Gary Lewis Petty is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

STATE v. BENTLEY: Clarifying Requirements for Evidentiary Hearings in Withdrawal of Guilty Pleas

Date: May 23, 1996

STATE v. BENTLEY: Clarifying Requirements for Evidentiary Hearings in Withdrawal of Guilty Pleas Introduction The Supreme Court of Wisconsin's decision in STATE v. BENTLEY, 201 Wis. 2d 303 (1996),...

Interpretation of Out-of-State Medical Expenses Under Wisconsin's Worker's Compensation Act

Date: May 23, 1996

Interpretation of Out-of-State Medical Expenses Under Wisconsin's Worker's Compensation Act Introduction The case of UFE Incorporated and Pacific Indemnity Company v. Labor and Industry Review...

Burden of Proof in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims: STATE of Wisconsin v. Mario Santiago Sanchez

Date: May 22, 1996

Burden of Proof in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims: STATE of Wisconsin v. Mario Santiago Sanchez Introduction The case of STATE of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Mario Santiago Sanchez,...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Powers in John Doe Proceedings and Clarifies Right to Counsel

Date: Apr 2, 1996

Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Powers in John Doe Proceedings and Clarifies Right to Counsel Introduction In the landmark cases State of Wisconsin v. Leon O. Cummings, D.D.S. and State of Wisconsin...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Includes Full Purchase Price as Pecuniary Damages in Lemon Law Cases

Date: Jan 18, 1996

Wisconsin Supreme Court Includes Full Purchase Price as Pecuniary Damages in Lemon Law Cases Introduction In the landmark case of John L. Hughes v. Chrysler Motors Corporation (197 Wis. 2d 973,...

Reversing Duty of Care Liability for Guests in Recreational Settings: United Wisconsin Proservices v. Tynan

Date: Dec 21, 1995

Reversing Duty of Care Liability for Guests in Recreational Settings: United Wisconsin Proservices v. Tynan Introduction The Supreme Court of Wisconsin, in United Wisconsin Proservices v. Tynan,...