State v. Scott Kiekhefer, 212 Wis. 2d 460, 569 N.W.2d 316 (Ct. App. 1997) For Kiekhefer: Linda Hornik Issue/Holding: In determining whether a statement (confession) was voluntary, courts must independently examine the record and apply the totality of circumstances test. See Arizona v. Fulminante, 499 U.S. 279, 286-87 (1991). “In examining all the surrounding circumstances to… Read more
Published 1997
State v. David W. Suchocki, 208 Wis. 2d 509, 561 N.W.2d 332 (Ct. App. 1997) For Suchocki: Martha A. Askins, SPD, Madison Appellate Issue/Holding: Requiring any defendant to demonstrate that the marital relationship actually influenced the writer’s impressions and recommendations would present an insurmountable hurdle to any defendant attempting to challenge a PSI. The reasons… Read more
State v. David W. Suchocki, 208 Wis. 2d 509, 561 N.W.2d 332 (Ct. App. 1997) For Suchocki: Martha A. Askins, SPD, Madison Appellate Issue/Holding: Our supreme court has acknowledged the importance of the PSI to the sentencing process. See State v. McQuay, 154 Wis.2d 116, 130-31, 452 N.W.2d 377, 383 (1990). The integrity of the sentencing… Read more
State v. David W. Suchocki, 208 Wis. 2d 509, 561 N.W.2d 332 (Ct. App. 1997) For Suchocki: Martha A. Askins, SPD, Madison Appellate Issue/Holding: Suchocki claims that his due process right to a fair sentencing hearing was violated. Accordingly, he must demonstrate both bias in the PSI writer and that the sentencing process was prejudiced… Read more
State v. David W. Suchocki, 208 Wis. 2d 509, 561 N.W.2d 332 (Ct. App. 1997) For Suchocki: Martha A. Askins, SPD, Madison Appellate Issue/Holding: The use of a PSI is a matter within the court’s discretion. The court has discretion to order a PSI and to determine the extent to which it will rely upon… Read more
State v. Daron E. Maron, 214 Wis. 2d 384, 571 N.W.2d 454 (Ct. App. 1997) For Maron: Susan E. Alesia, SPD, Madison Appellate Issue/Holding1: … We conclude that § 973.15(2), Stats., does not give the trial court authority to order that the sentence be served consecutive to jail time already being served as a condition… Read more
State v. Scott Kiekhefer, 212 Wis. 2d 460, 569 N.W.2d 316 (Ct. App. 1997) For Kiekhefer: Linda Hornik Issue/Holding: The odor of burning marijuana from within a closed bedroom did not create exigent circumstances for the police, who did have permission to be in the house, to enter the bedroom: According to Londre, they believed Kiekhefer… Read more
State v. Gordon Hammer, 216 Wis. 2d 214, 576 N.W.2d 285 (Ct. App 1997) For Hammer: Charles W. Jones, Jr. Issue: Whether juror unanimity is required for burglary, as to which felony was intended during the unlawful entry. Holding: In addressing Hammer’s unanimity claim, we engage in a two-step process. We must first determine whether… Read more
