For the 2015 SPD conference, Judge Sankovitz and Attorneys Rob Henak and Melinda Swartz prepared an excellent outline on a problem that plagues many defense lawyers on appeal. They have a great issue. They win it, but then the court of appeals or supreme court finds the error harmless. This detailed, well-researched outline walks you… Read more
16. Misconduct evidence
State v. Randy Mcgowan, 2006 WI App 80 For Mcgowan: Dianne M. Erickson Issue/Holding: Wrongful admission of misconduct evidence was reversible error: ¶37 Based on our review, we are not convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that the admission of Janis’s testimony did not contribute to the verdict. The State’s case was based entirely on various… Read more
