Monroe Swan v. Douglas LaFolette, 231 Wis.2d 633, 605 N.W.2d 640 (Ct. App. 1999) Issue: Whether denial of opportunity to become notary public due to felony conviction violates ex post facto provision. Holding: Ex post facto clause forbids punishing as crime any act which wasn’t punishable when committed, but laws that merely disadvantage someone don’t… Read more
10. Defenses
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 a charge of § 948.22(2) nonsupport based on arrearages accrued more than six years prior to the charge is barred by the statute of limitations. Holding: The crime of nonsupport is… Read more
State v. Ronald L. Monarch, 230 Wis.2d 542, 602 N.W.2d 179 (Ct. App. 1999) For Monarch: Craig S. Lambert Issue: Whether a charge of § 948.22(2) nonsupport based on arrearages accrued more than six years prior to the charge is barred by the statute of limitations Holding:: The crime of nonsupport is complete after each… Read more
State v. Shonna Hobson, 218 Wis.2d 350, 577 N.W.2d 825 (1998), on certification For Hobson: Keith A. Findley, John A. Pray, LAIP, UW Law School Holding: Wisconsin recognizes a common law privilege to forcibly resist an unlawful arrest (i.e., w/o made w/o probable cause); but having recognized that privilege, the court simultaneously abrogates it (albeit prospectively… Read more
