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8 Wisconsin opinions name it 1 courts 1990–2026 4 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. Steelegreen2 sentences2026“A trial court misuses its discretion when it fails to state the relevant and material factors that influenced its decision, relies on immaterial factors, or gives too much weight to one factor in the face of other contravening factors.” State v. Steele, 2001 WI App 160, ¶10 , 246 Wis. 2d 744 , 632 N.W.2d 112 . 2026“A trial court misuses its discretion when it fails to state the relevant and material factors that influenced its decision, relies on immaterial factors, or gives too much weight to one factor in the face of other contravening factors.” State v. Steele, 2001 WI App 160, ¶10 , 246 Wis. 2d 744 , 632 N.W.2d 112 . | 1 | 6 |
State v. Colemangreen2 sentences2025See State v. Coleman, 206 Wis. 2d 199, 210-11 , 556 N.W.2d 701 (1996) (providing a narrow defense of privilege to a felon in possession of a firearm charge). 13 No. 2023AP1738-CR too much weight to one factor in the face of other contravening factors.” State v. Steele, 2001 WI App 160, ¶10 , 246 Wis. 2d 744 , 632 N.W.2d 112 . 2025See State v. Coleman, 206 Wis. 2d 199, 210-11 , 556 N.W.2d 701 (1996) (providing a narrow defense of privilege to a felon in possession of a firearm charge). 13 No. 2023AP1738-CR too much weight to one factor in the face of other contravening factors.” State v. Steele, 2001 WI App 160, ¶10 , 246 Wis. 2d 744 , 632 N.W.2d 112 . | 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. Stenzel
green
2 sentences2026However, “[w]hen the exercise of discretion has been demonstrated, we follow a consistent and strong policy against interference with the discretion of the trial court in passing sentence[.]” State v. Stenzel, 2004 WI App 181, ¶7 , 276 Wis. 2d 224 , 688 N.W.2d 20 . ¶35 Our review must start with the record. 2026However, “[w]hen the exercise of discretion has been demonstrated, we follow a consistent and strong policy against interference with the discretion of the trial court in passing sentence[.]” State v. Stenzel, 2004 WI App 181, ¶7 , 276 Wis. 2d 224 , 688 N.W.2d 20 . ¶35 Our review must start with the record. | 2 | 2025–2026 |
State v. Thompson
green
2 sentences2002In addition: [A] trial court exceeds its discretion as to the length of the sentence only when the sentence is "so excessive and unusual and so disproportionate to the offense committed as to shock public sentiment and violate the judgment of reasonable people concerning what is right and proper under the circumstances." Id. (quoting State v. Thompson, 172 Wis. 2d 257, 264 , 493 N.W.2d 729 (Ct. App. 1992)). ¶ 28. 2002In addition: [A] trial court exceeds its discretion as to the length of the sentence only when the sentence is "so excessive and unusual and so disproportionate to the offense committed as to shock public sentiment and violate the judgment of reasonable people concerning what is right and proper under the circumstances." Id. (quoting State v. Thompson, 172 Wis. 2d 257, 264 , 493 N.W.2d 729 (Ct. App. 1992)). ¶ 28. | 2 | 2001–2002 |
State v. Jones
green
2 sentences1990Jones, 151 Wis. 2d at 495 , 444 N.W.2d at 763 . 1990Jones, 151 Wis. 2d at 495 , 444 N.W.2d at 763 . | 1 | 1990–1990 |
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.