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13 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1985–2025 3 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State v. Cecchinigreen2 sentences2016In State v. Cecchini, 124 Wis. 2d 200 , 368 N.W.2d 830 (1985), this court held unanimously that prior to acceptance of a plea, a trial court "must ascertain that the defendant understands the nature of the charge, and that this must be done on the record at the plea hearing." Cecchini, 124 Wis. 2d at 201 (emphasis added). 2016In State v. Cecchini, 124 Wis. 2d 200 , 368 N.W.2d 830 (1985), this court held unanimously that prior to acceptance of a plea, a trial court "must ascertain that the defendant understands the nature of the charge, and that this must be done on the record at the plea hearing." Cecchini, 124 Wis. 2d at 201 (emphasis added). | 3 | 5 |
North Carolina v. Alfordgreen2 sentences1986Cf., North Carolina v. Alford, 400 U.S. 25, 29, n. 3 (1970) ("Since the record in this case affirmatively indicates that Alford was aware of the consequences of his plea of guilty and of the rights waived by the plea, no issues of substance under Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238 (1969) would be presented.. . ."). 1986Cf., North Carolina v. Alford, 400 U.S. 25, 29, n. 3 (1970) ("Since the record in this case affirmatively indicates that Alford was aware of the consequences of his plea of guilty and of the rights waived by the plea, no issues of substance under Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238 (1969) would be presented.. . ."). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Wisconsin. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
State v. Bangert
green
2 sentences1987In State v. Bangert, 131 Wis. 2d 246 , 389 N.W.2d 12 (1986), we overruled CecchinVs requirement that the trial court demonstrate on the record at the plea hearing the defendant’s understanding of the elements of the crime charged and their relation to the facts. 1987In State v. Bangert, 131 Wis. 2d 246 , 389 N.W.2d 12 (1986), we overruled CecchinVs requirement that the trial court demonstrate on the record at the plea hearing the defendant’s understanding of the elements of the crime charged and their relation to the facts. | 3 | 1987–2020 |
State v. Harrington
green
2 sentences2025Reel raised no objection to this report at the time of the plea hearing, nor did he contradict the State’s representation that this lab report with the specific amount of THC found in his blood had been provided to him. ¶15 Nevertheless, Reel compares his case to State v. Harrington, 181 Wis. 2d 985 , 512 N.W.2d 261 (Ct. App. 1994), where we concluded that plea withdrawal was necessary because of the circuit court’s failure to establish a factual basis for the defendant’s plea to felony theft of property over $1,000 in value. 2025Reel raised no objection to this report at the time of the plea hearing, nor did he contradict the State’s representation that this lab report with the specific amount of THC found in his blood had been provided to him. ¶15 Nevertheless, Reel compares his case to State v. Harrington, 181 Wis. 2d 985 , 512 N.W.2d 261 (Ct. App. 1994), where we concluded that plea withdrawal was necessary because of the circuit court’s failure to establish a factual basis for the defendant’s plea to felony theft of property over $1,000 in value. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
State v. Garcia
green
1 sentence2022Id. at 266. ¶13 “If a defendant … shows that the circuit court did not determine on the record at the plea hearing that the defendant understood the nature of the crimes charged, the burden shifts to the State to show by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant’s plea was knowingly, voluntarily and intelligently entered.” Garcia, 192 Wis. 2d at 865 (citing Bangert, 141 Wis. 2d at 275). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
State v. Howell
green
1 sentence2022Thus, “[i]n keeping with Bangert, we examine the record at the plea hearing[.]” Howell, 301 Wis. 2d 350, ¶7 . | 1 | 2022–2022 |
State v. MacHner
green
2 sentences2009By the Court. — Judgment affirmed; order reversed and cause remanded with directions. 1 State v. Machner, 92 Wis. 2d 797, 804 , 285 N.W.2d 905 (Ct. App. 1979). 2 All references to the Wisconsin Statutes are to the 2007-08 version unless otherwise noted. 3 Wesley's trial counsel entered the terms of the plea agreement on the record at the plea hearing. 2009By the Court. — Judgment affirmed; order reversed and cause remanded with directions. 1 State v. Machner, 92 Wis. 2d 797, 804 , 285 N.W.2d 905 (Ct. App. 1979). 2 All references to the Wisconsin Statutes are to the 2007-08 version unless otherwise noted. 3 Wesley's trial counsel entered the terms of the plea agreement on the record at the plea hearing. | 1 | 2009–2009 |
State v. Carter
green
1 sentence1995Id. at 261 n.3. [17-19] If a defendant who filed an appeal pursuant to sec. 974.02 and 809.30, Stats. (1993-94), shows that the circuit court did not determine on the record at the plea hearing that the defendant understood the nature of the crimes charged, the burden shifts to the State to show by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant's plea was knowingly, voluntarily and intelligently entered. | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Boykin v. Alabama
green
2 sentences1986Cf., North Carolina v. Alford, 400 U.S. 25, 29, n. 3 (1970) ("Since the record in this case affirmatively indicates that Alford was aware of the consequences of his plea of guilty and of the rights waived by the plea, no issues of substance under Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238 (1969) would be presented.. . ."). 1986Cf., North Carolina v. Alford, 400 U.S. 25, 29, n. 3 (1970) ("Since the record in this case affirmatively indicates that Alford was aware of the consequences of his plea of guilty and of the rights waived by the plea, no issues of substance under Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238 (1969) would be presented.. . ."). | 1 | 1986–1986 |
State Ex Rel. Burnett v. Burke
green
2 sentences1985Burnett v. Burke, 22 Wis. 2d 486, 494 , 126 N.W. 2d 91 (1964) and made mandatory in Ernst v. State, 43 Wis. 2d 661, 674 , 170 N.W. 2d 713 (1969). 1985Burnett v. Burke, 22 Wis. 2d 486, 494 , 126 N.W. 2d 91 (1964) and made mandatory in Ernst v. State, 43 Wis. 2d 661, 674 , 170 N.W. 2d 713 (1969). | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Ernst v. State
green
2 sentences1985Burnett v. Burke, 22 Wis. 2d 486, 494 , 126 N.W. 2d 91 (1964) and made mandatory in Ernst v. State, 43 Wis. 2d 661, 674 , 170 N.W. 2d 713 (1969). 1985Burnett v. Burke, 22 Wis. 2d 486, 494 , 126 N.W. 2d 91 (1964) and made mandatory in Ernst v. State, 43 Wis. 2d 661, 674 , 170 N.W. 2d 713 (1969). | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.