Affirmation of Trial Court Discretion in Jury Verdict Processes and Sentencing: State v. Echols Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Veronica F. Echols is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...
Affirmation of Evidence Exclusion for Sleep-Related Expert Testimony in Sexual Assault Cases Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin v. Anthony Pittman (174 Wis. 2d 255) presents a critical...
Affirmation of Offensive Collateral Estoppel in Sexual Assault Cases: Michelle T. v. Cecil Crozier Introduction Michelle T., a minor, by Gary C. Sumpter, her guardian ad litem,...
Exigent Circumstances for Warrantless Blood Draws in DUI Cases Established under State v. Bohling Introduction State of Wisconsin v. David J. Bohling is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...
Admissibility of Prior Sexual Assault Convictions for Motive in Wisconsin: Plymesser v. State Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Gary L. Plymesser is a pivotal case that addresses the admissibility...
STATE v. GUY: Upholding Frisk and Seizure During Drug Warrants Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Robin H. Guy is a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin in 1992 that addresses the...
Intent to Steal and 'Self-Help' Defense in Armed Burglary Cases: Analysis of State of Wisconsin v. Jason Pettit Introduction In the landmark case of State of Wisconsin v. Jason Pettit, decided by the...
Insurance Coverage Limitations in Civil Rights Litigation: Shorewood v. Wausau Insurance Companies Introduction In the landmark case of School District of Shorewood v. Wausau Insurance Companies, the...
Entitlement of Insured to Recover Attorney Fees in Successful Coverage Defense: ELLIOTT v. DONAHUE Introduction The case ELLIOTT v. DONAHUE, decided by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin on June 25,...
Establishing the Right to Effective Assistance of Counsel in Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings Introduction The Supreme Court of Wisconsin, in the landmark case A.S. v. State of Wisconsin...
Substantial Factor Test Reaffirmed in Causation Analysis: Fischer v. Ganju and Jumes Introduction Fischer v. Ganju and Jumes is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin on June...
State v. Knight: Proper Procedure for Asserting Ineffective Assistance of Appellate Counsel Claims Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Christopher Knight is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
Double Jeopardy Clarified: Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Multiple Sexual Assault Convictions in STATE v. SAUCEDA Introduction In the landmark case of State v. Abel Sauceda, the Supreme Court of...
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 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 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 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 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. Introduction In the Interest of J.A.L. is a pivotal 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...