State v. James W. Whistleman, 2001 WI App 189 For Whistleman: Michael J. Devanie Issue: Whether storage of images on a computer disk satisfies the “pictorial reproduction” element of § 948.12. Holding: ¶7 … The computer disks taken from Whistleman’s residence produce visual images on the computer screen when a person inserts the disks into… Read more
4. Evidence
State v. David J. Lenz, 230 Wis.2d 529, 602 N.W.2d 173 (Ct. App. 1999) For Lenz: Steven D. Phillips, SPD, Madison Appellate. Issue: Whether intercepts of tax refunds can be considered payments toward support obligations. Holding: The nonsupport statute doesn’t require that payments be made “voluntarily,” and tax refund intercepts therefore count. “The intercepts are… Read more
State v. Christopher M. Clutter, 230 Wis.2d 472, 602 N.W.2d 324 (Ct. App. 1999) For Clutter: Martha K. Askins, SPD, Madison Appellate. Issue: Whether the nonsupport defense of inability to pay is viable by showing “lack of financial resources alone.” Holding: “(L)ack of financial resources alone is insufficient to demonstrate inability to pay.” Inability to… Read more
State v. Mark Inglin, 224 Wis.2d 764, 592 N.W.2d 666 (Ct. App. 1999) For Inglin: Stephen M. Glynn & Robert R. Henak Holding: § 948.31(1)(b) penalizes several different actus reus alternatives, including taking a child away, or withholding a child more than 12 hours beyond court approval. Inglin had his ex-wife’s consent to take their child… Read more
State v. Gary R. Brunette, 220 Wis. 431, 583 N.W.2d 174 (Ct. App. 1998) For Brunette: Kevin Schram Issue/Holding: Seven-year old’s testimony that she was touched on or near her “privates” and “potty place” sufficient to sustain conviction for first-degree sexual assault… Read more
State v. Teresa L. Bellows, 218 Wis. 2d 614, 582 N.W.2d 53 (Ct. App. 1998) For Bellows: Martha K. Askins, SPD, Madison Appellate Issue/Holding: …The State was required to prove that: (1) Bellows was responsible for the welfare of her three children; (2) she intentionally contributed to their neglect; and (3) the children were under… Read more
