State v. Dana Eaglefeathers, 2009 WI App 2, PFR filed 1/9/09 For Eaglefeathers: Patricia A. Fitzgerald Issue/Holding: Violation of the same condition in a single bond applicable to two different cases (failure to appear at both preliminary hearings scheduled for the same time and court) supports multiple bail jumping charges: ¶8 The parties do not dispute that… Read more
1. Constitutional issues
State v. Charles Chvala, 2004 WI App 53, affirmed, 2005 WI 30 For Chvala: James A. Olson, et. al, Lawton & Cates Holdings: Section 946.12(3), which proscribes exercising a discretionary power inconsistent with the duties of the defendant’s office (in this instance, a state legislator) is not vague. Though those “duties” aren’t identified in any… Read more
State v. Matthew C. Janssen, 219 Wis.2d 362, 580 N.W.2d 260 (1998), affirming 213 Wis. 2d 471, 570 N.W.2d 746 (Ct. App. 1997) For Janssen: Eugene A. Bartman, Brian G. Figy, SPD, Appleton Trial Issue: Whether the flag desecration statute is constitutional. Holding: The flag desecration statute, sec. 946.05, violates first amendment overbreadth principles, and can’t be… Read more
