State v. Juan M. Navarro, 2001 WI App 225 For Navarro: Joseph M. Moore, SPD Trial, Juneau Issue: Whether the trial court is required to conduct an in camera inspection of confidential records of the complaining witness, a correctional officer, relating to his possible abusive treatment of inmates, in a battery-by-prisoner trial where the defendant alleges… Read More
b. McMorris evidence
Self-Defense – “McMorris” Acts of Prior Violence by Victim – Procedure on Determining Admisssibility
State v. LaVere D. Wenger, 225 Wis.2d 495, 593 N.W.2d 467 (Ct. App. 1999) For Wenger: Richard L. Wachowski Holding: Violent acts of victim relevant to self-defense, as exception to general prohibition against character evidence, § 904.04(2), but exclusion of same harmless… Read More