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14 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1926–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Wisconsin courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Cullen v. Pinholstergreen
scotus · 2011 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019A probability sufficient to undermine confidence exists when there is "a 'substantial,' not just 'conceivable,' likelihood of a different result." Cullen v. Pinholster, 563 U.S. 170, 189 (2011). ¶30 Determining whether a likelihood is substantial, as opposed to merely conceivable, can be a difficult undertaking when evaluating how an attorney's performance affects, for example, a jury's verdict, or the court's imposition of a sentence.

2019A probability sufficient to undermine confidence exists when there is "a 'substantial,' not just 'conceivable,' likelihood of a different result." Cullen v. Pinholster, 563 U.S. 170, 189 (2011). ¶30 Determining whether a likelihood is substantial, as opposed to merely conceivable, can be a difficult undertaking when evaluating how an attorney's performance affects, for example, a jury's verdict, or the court's imposition of a sentence.

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State v. Williamsgreen
wis · 2001 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2006–2019
2 sentences

2019Thus, we apply "a relaxed test of reliability, that shifts from a question of personal reliability to observational reliability." Id. (citation and internal quotation marks omitted).

2006Our courts recognize the importance of citizen informants and accordingly apply a relaxed test of reliability that shifts from a question of "personal reliability" to one of "observational reliability." (Roosevelt) Williams, 241 Wis. 2d 631, ¶ 36 (citations omitted).

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State v. Doylegreen
wis · 1980 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2001–2006
2 sentences

2001We have recognized the importance of citizen informants, and, accordingly, apply a relaxed test of reliability, that "shifts from a question of personal reliability to 'observational' reliability." State v. Boggess, 110 Wis. 2d 309, 316 , 328 N.W.2d 878 (Ct. App. 1982) (citing State v. Doyle, 96 Wis. 2d 272, 287 , 291 N.W.2d 545 (1980), overruled on other grounds by State v. Swanson, 164 Wis. 2d 437 , 475 N.W.2d 148 (1991)). 12 In particular, we view citizens who purport to have witnessed a crime as reliable, and allow the police to act accordingly, even though other indicia of reliability hav

2001We have recognized the importance of citizen informants, and, accordingly, apply a relaxed test of reliability, that "shifts from a question of personal reliability to 'observational' reliability." State v. Boggess, 110 Wis. 2d 309, 316 , 328 N.W.2d 878 (Ct. App. 1982) (citing State v. Doyle, 96 Wis. 2d 272, 287 , 291 N.W.2d 545 (1980), overruled on other grounds by State v. Swanson, 164 Wis. 2d 437 , 475 N.W.2d 148 (1991)). 12 In particular, we view citizens who purport to have witnessed a crime as reliable, and allow the police to act accordingly, even though other indicia of reliability hav

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Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc.green
scotus · 1993 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995See id. at —, 113 S. Ct. at 2796-98 ; see also Daniel Blinka, Scientific Evidence in Wisconsin After Daubert, WlS.

1995See id. at —, 113 S. Ct. at 2796-98 ; see also Daniel Blinka, Scientific Evidence in Wisconsin After Daubert, WlS.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Wisconsin. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Kolk green
wisctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2020By contrast, Sowin asserts, Kuether’s affidavit simply presumed Omegle’s reliability. ¶12 We disagree. “[C]ourts recognize the importance of citizen informants and accordingly apply a relaxed test of reliability that shifts from a question of ‘personal reliability’ to one of ‘observational reliability.’” State v. Kolk, 2006 WI App 261, ¶13 , 298 Wis. 2d 99 , 726 N.W.2d 337 (citation omitted).

2020By contrast, Sowin asserts, Kuether’s affidavit simply presumed Omegle’s reliability. ¶12 We disagree. “[C]ourts recognize the importance of citizen informants and accordingly apply a relaxed test of reliability that shifts from a question of ‘personal reliability’ to one of ‘observational reliability.’” State v. Kolk, 2006 WI App 261, ¶13 , 298 Wis. 2d 99 , 726 N.W.2d 337 (citation omitted).

32017–2020
Hill v. Lockhart green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2019So it seems the dissent is proposing a relaxed standard for establishing ineffective assistance of counsel when the underlying issue relates to a motion to withdraw a plea before sentencing. 21 No. 2016AP375-CR counsel's errors, he would not have pleaded guilty and would have insisted on going to trial." Hill, 474 U.S. at 59 .

2019So it seems the dissent is proposing a relaxed standard for establishing ineffective assistance of counsel when the underlying issue relates to a motion to withdraw a plea before sentencing. 21 No. 2016AP375-CR counsel's errors, he would not have pleaded guilty and would have insisted on going to trial." Hill, 474 U.S. at 59 .

22019–2019
Lannan v. State green
ind · 1992
2 sentences

1995Tabor urges this court to "scrap the relaxed rule" and in its place, use "the ordinary rule governing the use of other crimes/acts evidence in all criminal cases." Tabor relies heavily on Lannan v. State, 600 N.E.2d 1334 (Ind. 1992), to support his position that the greater latitude rule should be abandoned.

1995Tabor urges this court to "scrap the relaxed rule" and in its place, use "the ordinary rule governing the use of other crimes/acts evidence in all criminal cases." Tabor relies heavily on Lannan v. State, 600 N.E.2d 1334 (Ind. 1992), to support his position that the greater latitude rule should be abandoned.

21995–1995
Meegan v. Netzer neutral
wis · 2012
1 sentence

2020Id. at 55 . ¶36 Our supreme court also addressed the delivery of a gift between two members of the same household in Horn v. Horn, 152 Wis. 482 , 140 N.W. 58 (1913).

12020–2020
Potts v. Garionis green
wisctapp · 1985
2 sentences

2020We have previously held that “a relaxed rule as to delivery and dominion applies when determining whether persons living in the same household have made and received a gift.” Potts v. Garionis, 127 Wis. 2d 47, 54 , 377 N.W.2d 204 (Ct. App. 1985). ¶34 In Potts, the decedent, Charles, and his wife, Constance, lived together at Charles’ motel for many years.

2020We have previously held that “a relaxed rule as to delivery and dominion applies when determining whether persons living in the same household have made and received a gift.” Potts v. Garionis, 127 Wis. 2d 47, 54 , 377 N.W.2d 204 (Ct. App. 1985). ¶34 In Potts, the decedent, Charles, and his wife, Constance, lived together at Charles’ motel for many years.

12020–2020
Horn v. Horn neutral
wis · 1913
2 sentences

2020Id. at 55 . ¶36 Our supreme court also addressed the delivery of a gift between two members of the same household in Horn v. Horn, 152 Wis. 482 , 140 N.W. 58 (1913).

2020Id. at 55 . ¶36 Our supreme court also addressed the delivery of a gift between two members of the same household in Horn v. Horn, 152 Wis. 482 , 140 N.W. 58 (1913).

12020–2020
Tim Torres Enterprises, Inc. v. Linscott green
wisctapp · 1987
2 sentences

2015The Tim Torres court recognized that, although damages caused by a violation of Wis. Stat. § 100.18 may be difficult to quantify and prove, "this does not mean that there should be no recovery." Tim Torres, 142 Wis. 2d at 72 .

2015Tim Torres, 142 Wis. 2d at 72 . ¶ 29.

12015–2015
State v. Swanson green
wis · 1991
2 sentences

2001We have recognized the importance of citizen informants, and, accordingly, apply a relaxed test of reliability, that "shifts from a question of personal reliability to 'observational' reliability." State v. Boggess, 110 Wis. 2d 309, 316 , 328 N.W.2d 878 (Ct. App. 1982) (citing State v. Doyle, 96 Wis. 2d 272, 287 , 291 N.W.2d 545 (1980), overruled on other grounds by State v. Swanson, 164 Wis. 2d 437 , 475 N.W.2d 148 (1991)). 12 In particular, we view citizens who purport to have witnessed a crime as reliable, and allow the police to act accordingly, even though other indicia of reliability hav

2001We have recognized the importance of citizen informants, and, accordingly, apply a relaxed test of reliability, that "shifts from a question of personal reliability to 'observational' reliability." State v. Boggess, 110 Wis. 2d 309, 316 , 328 N.W.2d 878 (Ct. App. 1982) (citing State v. Doyle, 96 Wis. 2d 272, 287 , 291 N.W.2d 545 (1980), overruled on other grounds by State v. Swanson, 164 Wis. 2d 437 , 475 N.W.2d 148 (1991)). 12 In particular, we view citizens who purport to have witnessed a crime as reliable, and allow the police to act accordingly, even though other indicia of reliability hav

12001–2001
State v. Boggess green
wisctapp · 1982
2 sentences

2001We have recognized the importance of citizen informants, and, accordingly, apply a relaxed test of reliability, that "shifts from a question of personal reliability to 'observational' reliability." State v. Boggess, 110 Wis. 2d 309, 316 , 328 N.W.2d 878 (Ct. App. 1982) (citing State v. Doyle, 96 Wis. 2d 272, 287 , 291 N.W.2d 545 (1980), overruled on other grounds by State v. Swanson, 164 Wis. 2d 437 , 475 N.W.2d 148 (1991)). 12 In particular, we view citizens who purport to have witnessed a crime as reliable, and allow the police to act accordingly, even though other indicia of reliability hav

2001We have recognized the importance of citizen informants, and, accordingly, apply a relaxed test of reliability, that "shifts from a question of personal reliability to 'observational' reliability." State v. Boggess, 110 Wis. 2d 309, 316 , 328 N.W.2d 878 (Ct. App. 1982) (citing State v. Doyle, 96 Wis. 2d 272, 287 , 291 N.W.2d 545 (1980), overruled on other grounds by State v. Swanson, 164 Wis. 2d 437 , 475 N.W.2d 148 (1991)). 12 In particular, we view citizens who purport to have witnessed a crime as reliable, and allow the police to act accordingly, even though other indicia of reliability hav

12001–2001
Bautista v. Schneider green
wis · 1962
1 sentence

1971However, in Estate of Massouras (1962), 16 Wis. 2d 304, 312 , 114 N. W. 2d 449 , this court relaxed the requirement of Jaeger, supra, stating that: “. . .

11971–1971
Vesey v. Solberg neutral
sd · 1911
1 sentence

1926No one reading this record can fail to reach the irresistible conclusion that the instrument in question was a forgery; and whether we apply the relaxed rule referred to in Seidl v. Paulu, 174 Wis. 403, 183 N. W. 246 , or the one pronounced in Vesey v. Solberg, 27 S. Dak. 618, 132 N. W. 254 , or the ordinary rule applicable to cases of this kind, we are convinced that the findings of the court are amply sustained by tine evidence.

11926–1926
Seidl v. Paulu neutral
wis · 1921
2 sentences

1926No one reading this record can fail to reach the irresistible conclusion that the instrument in question was a forgery; and whether we apply the relaxed rule referred to in Seidl v. Paulu, 174 Wis. 403, 183 N. W. 246 , or the one pronounced in Vesey v. Solberg, 27 S. Dak. 618, 132 N. W. 254 , or the ordinary rule applicable to cases of this kind, we are convinced that the findings of the court are amply sustained by tine evidence.

1926No one reading this record can fail to reach the irresistible conclusion that the instrument in question was a forgery; and whether we apply the relaxed rule referred to in Seidl v. Paulu, 174 Wis. 403, 183 N. W. 246 , or the one pronounced in Vesey v. Solberg, 27 S. Dak. 618, 132 N. W. 254 , or the ordinary rule applicable to cases of this kind, we are convinced that the findings of the court are amply sustained by tine evidence.

11926–1926

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WI § Wis. Stat. § 904.01 (5) WI § Wis. Stat. § 904.03 (3)

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