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concluded defense in Wisconsin

47 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1962–2025 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.

Followed or applied (8)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. MacHnergreen
wis · 1979 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025The court also concluded that defense counsel’s failure to object to the prosecutor’s rebuttal closing argument concerning A.B.’s IV treatments was not deficient because any objection would have been overruled. 4 “A Machner hearing is ‘[t]he evidentiary hearing to evaluate counsel’s effectiveness, which includes counsel’s testimony to explain his or her handling of the case.’” State v. Domke, 2011 WI 95 , ¶20 n.5, 337 Wis. 2d 268 , 805 N.W.2d 364 (citation omitted); see also State v. Machner, 92 Wis. 2d 797 , 285 N.W.2d 905 (Ct. App. 1979). 6 No. 2024AP19-CR ¶11 Valdovinos appeals his judgment

2025The court also concluded that defense counsel’s failure to object to the prosecutor’s rebuttal closing argument concerning A.B.’s IV treatments was not deficient because any objection would have been overruled. 4 “A Machner hearing is ‘[t]he evidentiary hearing to evaluate counsel’s effectiveness, which includes counsel’s testimony to explain his or her handling of the case.’” State v. Domke, 2011 WI 95 , ¶20 n.5, 337 Wis. 2d 268 , 805 N.W.2d 364 (citation omitted); see also State v. Machner, 92 Wis. 2d 797 , 285 N.W.2d 905 (Ct. App. 1979). 6 No. 2024AP19-CR ¶11 Valdovinos appeals his judgment

12
State v. Keltygreen
wis · 2006 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See State v. Kelty, 2006 WI 101, ¶18 , 294 Wis. 2d 62 , 716 N.W.2d 886 (resolving a case by entry of a plea waives all nonjurisdictional defects, including constitutional claims).

2020See State v. Kelty, 2006 WI 101, ¶18 , 294 Wis. 2d 62 , 716 N.W.2d 886 (resolving a case by entry of a plea waives all nonjurisdictional defects, including constitutional claims).

11
United States v. Thomas James Martin, United States of America, Appellee/cross-Appellant v. Joseph Paul Biernat, Appellant/cross-Appelleegreen
ca8 · 2004 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006In Crane v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 683, 691 (1986), the Court concluded that a violation of the right to present a defense is subject to harmless error analysis. 15 See *797 also United States v. Martin, 369 F.3d 1046, 1059 (8th Cir. 2004).

11
Crane v. Kentuckygreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006In Crane v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 683, 691 (1986), the Court concluded that a violation of the right to present a defense is subject to harmless error analysis. 15 See *797 also United States v. Martin, 369 F.3d 1046, 1059 (8th Cir. 2004).

11
State Ex Rel. MLB v. DGHgreen
wis · 1985 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
State v. Eischgreen
wis · 1980 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11
Rabe v. Outagamie Countygreen
wis · 1976 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
11
Schroeder v. Chapmangreen
wis · 1958 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
11

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 (46)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Hatem M. Shata green
wis · 2015
2 sentences

2016In State v. Shata, 2015 WI 74, ¶¶ 59-61 , 364 Wis. 2d 83 , 868 N.W.2d 93 , a case involving deportation and ineffective assistance of counsel, this court noted that although a person convicted of a violation of laws relating to controlled substances is deportable, "such a conviction will not necessarily result in deportation." The court concluded that defense counsel did not render defective performance in advising the defendant that his plea carried a strong chance of deportation.

2016In State v. Shata, 2015 WI 74, ¶¶ 59-61 , 364 Wis. 2d 83 , 868 N.W.2d 93 , a case involving deportation and ineffective assistance of counsel, this court noted that although a person convicted of a violation of laws relating to controlled substances is deportable, "such a conviction will not necessarily result in deportation." The court concluded that defense counsel did not render defective performance in advising the defendant that his plea carried a strong chance of deportation.

32016–2016
Hester v. Williams green
wis · 1984
2 sentences

2022Hester, 117 Wis. 2d at 363 .

1997Id. at 645 , 345 N.W.2d at 431 .

21997–2022
Steven v. v. KELLEY H. green
wisctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2004Kelley H., 263 Wis. 2d 241 , ถถ22-28.

2004Kelley H., 263 Wis. 2d 241, ¶¶ 22-28 .

22004–2004
State v. Dyess green
wis · 1985
2 sentences

1996Id. at 540 .

1996Id. at 540 .

21996–1996
State v. Domke green
wis · 2011
2 sentences

2025The court also concluded that defense counsel’s failure to object to the prosecutor’s rebuttal closing argument concerning A.B.’s IV treatments was not deficient because any objection would have been overruled. 4 “A Machner hearing is ‘[t]he evidentiary hearing to evaluate counsel’s effectiveness, which includes counsel’s testimony to explain his or her handling of the case.’” State v. Domke, 2011 WI 95 , ¶20 n.5, 337 Wis. 2d 268 , 805 N.W.2d 364 (citation omitted); see also State v. Machner, 92 Wis. 2d 797 , 285 N.W.2d 905 (Ct. App. 1979). 6 No. 2024AP19-CR ¶11 Valdovinos appeals his judgment

2025The court also concluded that defense counsel’s failure to object to the prosecutor’s rebuttal closing argument concerning A.B.’s IV treatments was not deficient because any objection would have been overruled. 4 “A Machner hearing is ‘[t]he evidentiary hearing to evaluate counsel’s effectiveness, which includes counsel’s testimony to explain his or her handling of the case.’” State v. Domke, 2011 WI 95 , ¶20 n.5, 337 Wis. 2d 268 , 805 N.W.2d 364 (citation omitted); see also State v. Machner, 92 Wis. 2d 797 , 285 N.W.2d 905 (Ct. App. 1979). 6 No. 2024AP19-CR ¶11 Valdovinos appeals his judgment

12025–2025
Pulchinski v. Strnad green
wis · 1979
1 sentence

2022In response to the plaintiff’s argument that defendants’ failure to appear at a hearing on a motion to enlarge the time to file the complaint waived their right to seek dismissal of the action, the court concluded that waiver was inapplicable: “Because there was no action pending and the statutes define the obligations of the defendants when an action is pending, there was no obligation to raise the defense at the time plaintiffs brought their motion for enlargement of time, and thus no waiver.” Id. at 429-30 . ¶18 Similarly, in Hester, the question was also whether the plaintiff commenced a p

12022–2022
State v. Jimothy A. Jenkins green
wis · 2014
1 sentence

2018Id. , ¶ 67.

12018–2018
Tara N. Ex Rel. Kummer v. Economy Fire & Casualty Insurance green
wisctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2017On the contrary, the Wosinski Plaintiffs cite Tara N. v. Economy Fire & Casualty Insurance Co., 197 Wis. 2d 77 , 540 N.W.2d 26 (Ct. App. 1995), where this court concluded that a claim of psychological harm on its own falls within the definition of "bodily injury" in an insurance policy: Mental, emotional or psychological conditions are commonly considered as sickness or disease by both lay persons and medical professionals.

2017On the contrary, the Wosinski Plaintiffs cite Tara N. v. Economy Fire & Casualty Insurance Co., 197 Wis. 2d 77 , 540 N.W.2d 26 (Ct. App. 1995), where this court concluded that a claim of psychological harm on its own falls within the definition of "bodily injury" in an insurance policy: Mental, emotional or psychological conditions are commonly considered as sickness or disease by both lay persons and medical professionals.

12017–2017
State Ex Rel. Thomson v. Peoples State Bank neutral
wis · 1956
2 sentences

2011The court concluded the error in the notice of election did not invalidate the ballot question, which, the court said, "was what the electors came directly in contact with . . . presumably read . . . and it is natural to assume that the question on the ballot was controlling." Id. at 622 .

2011The court acknowledged it could not tell how many electors read the erroneous explanation, but stated it was "inconceivable that as many as 45,000 electors [approximately the number of "yes" votes that would have had to vote "no" to change the outcome] would read it or that they were misled in their voting." Id. at 621 . ¶ 29.

12011–2011
State ex rel. Elliott v. Kelly neutral
wis · 1913
1 sentence

2011The court concluded this error was not "fatally material" because the voters "knew what [the ordinance] was for," since it "had been brought to their attention in the manner provided by law." Id. at 485 .

12011–2011
Cramer v. Theda Clark Memorial Hospital green
wis · 1969
1 sentence

2009Id. at 153-54 .

12009–2009
State v. Davidson green
wis · 2000
2 sentences

2008Id., ¶¶ 49-52. ¶ 26 In State v. Davidson, 2000 WI 91, ¶¶ 81-89 , 236 Wis.2d 537 , 613 N.W.2d 606 , this court analyzed whether a prosecutor's statements during closing arguments required reversal under the plain error doctrine.

2008Id., ¶¶ 49-52. ¶ 26 In State v. Davidson, 2000 WI 91, ¶¶ 81-89 , 236 Wis.2d 537 , 613 N.W.2d 606 , this court analyzed whether a prosecutor's statements during closing arguments required reversal under the plain error doctrine.

12008–2008
Master Disposal, Inc. v. Village of Menomonee Falls green
wis · 1973
2 sentences

2007In Master Disposal, Inc. v. Village of Menomonee Falls, 60 Wis. 2d 653, 659 , 211 N.W.2d 477 (1973), the court concluded that a challenge to the lack of due process in the manner in which the administrative agency applied the ordinances does not go to the validity of the ordinance and therefore should be challenged in certiorari review of the agency decision, not in a declaratory judgment action. 19 In Sawejka v. Morgan, 56 Wis. 2d 70, 80-81 , 201 N.W.2d 528 (1972), the court held that the circuit court properly applied the doctrine of primary jurisdiction to permit the tax appeals commission

2007In Master Disposal, Inc. v. Village of Menomonee Falls, 60 Wis. 2d 653, 659 , 211 N.W.2d 477 (1973), the court concluded that a challenge to the lack of due process in the manner in which the administrative agency applied the ordinances does not go to the validity of the ordinance and therefore should be challenged in certiorari review of the agency decision, not in a declaratory judgment action. 19 In Sawejka v. Morgan, 56 Wis. 2d 70, 80-81 , 201 N.W.2d 528 (1972), the court held that the circuit court properly applied the doctrine of primary jurisdiction to permit the tax appeals commission

12007–2007
Rompilla v. Beard red
scotus · 2005
2 sentences

2007Id. *134 ¶ 74 The Court concluded that had defense counsel looked at the prior conviction file, "it is uncontested they would have found a range of mitigation leads that no other source had opened up." Id. at 390 , 125 S.Ct. 2456 .

2007Id. *134 ¶ 74 The Court concluded that had defense counsel looked at the prior conviction file, "it is uncontested they would have found a range of mitigation leads that no other source had opened up." Id. at 390 , 125 S.Ct. 2456 .

12007–2007
Sawejka v. Morgan green
wis · 1972
2 sentences

2007In Master Disposal, Inc. v. Village of Menomonee Falls, 60 Wis. 2d 653, 659 , 211 N.W.2d 477 (1973), the court concluded that a challenge to the lack of due process in the manner in which the administrative agency applied the ordinances does not go to the validity of the ordinance and therefore should be challenged in certiorari review of the agency decision, not in a declaratory judgment action. 19 In Sawejka v. Morgan, 56 Wis. 2d 70, 80-81 , 201 N.W.2d 528 (1972), the court held that the circuit court properly applied the doctrine of primary jurisdiction to permit the tax appeals commission

2007In Master Disposal, Inc. v. Village of Menomonee Falls, 60 Wis. 2d 653, 659 , 211 N.W.2d 477 (1973), the court concluded that a challenge to the lack of due process in the manner in which the administrative agency applied the ordinances does not go to the validity of the ordinance and therefore should be challenged in certiorari review of the agency decision, not in a declaratory judgment action. 19 In Sawejka v. Morgan, 56 Wis. 2d 70, 80-81 , 201 N.W.2d 528 (1972), the court held that the circuit court properly applied the doctrine of primary jurisdiction to permit the tax appeals commission

12007–2007
State v. Sprosty green
wis · 1999
1 sentence

2006The court concluded its analysis with the language relied upon now by the State: " [accordingly, we hold that a circuit court has the authority under Wis. Stat. § 980.08 (5) to order a county, through DHFS, to create whatever programs or facilities are necessary to accommodate an order for supervised release." Sprosty, 227 Wis. 2d at 331 . ¶ 37.

12006–2006
Chapman v. California red
scotus · 1967
1 sentence

2006The Chapman court held that for a federal constitutional error to be held harmless, "the court must be able to declare a belief that [the error] was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt." Chapman, 386 U.S. at 24 .

12006–2006
Lingle v. Chevron U. S. A. Inc. green
scotus · 2005
1 sentence

2005In Lingle , the Court concluded that this standard is not a valid method of identifying regulatory takings for which the Fifth Amendment requires just compensation. 17 125 S. Ct. at 2085 . *501 ¶ 39.

12005–2005
Trempealeau County v. State green
wis · 1952
1 sentence

2005Id. at 606 . ¶ 10.

12005–2005
Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District v. Imperial Casualty & Indemnity Co. And Granite State Insurance Company green
ca5 · 1988
1 sentence

2004The court concluded this clause was ambiguous as to whether "the catastrophic damage to a machine resulting from an initial mechanical breakdown" was an "ensuing peril." Id. at 288 .

12004–2004
Post v. Schwall green
wisctapp · 1990
1 sentence

2004Id. *449 at 656.

12004–2004
Forsyth County v. Nationalist Movement green
scotus · 1992
1 sentence

2003Id. at 130 .

12003–2003
State v. Eau Claire Oil Co. green
wis · 1967
2 sentences

2002Eau Claire Oil Co., 35 Wis. 2d at 734 . ¶ 62.

2002Eau Claire Oil Co., 35 Wis. 2d at 734 . ¶ 62.

12002–2002
State v. Walstad green
wis · 1984
2 sentences

2001Id. at 527-28 .

2001Id. at 527—28.

12001–2001
Rusk County Citizen Action Group, Inc. v. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources green
wisctapp · 1996
1 sentence

2001Id.

12001–2001
State v. Davidson green
wisctapp · 1998
2 sentences

2000Id. at 251 . ¶ 32.

2000Id. at 251 . ¶ 32.

12000–2000
State v. Holt green
wisctapp · 1985
11998–1998
State v. McMahon green
wisctapp · 1994
11998–1998
White v. New Hampshire Department of Employment Security green
scotus · 1982
11998–1998
Edwards v. Arizona green
scotus · 1981
11996–1996
State v. Goetsch green
wisctapp · 1994
11996–1996
Department of Health & Social Services v. State Personnel Board green
wis · 1978
11994–1994
Mullen v. Coolong green
wis · 1990
11994–1994
Kelley Co., Inc. v. Marquardt green
wis · 1992
11993–1993
Jicha v. State Department of Industry, Labor & Human Rights Division green
wis · 1992
11993–1993
Serfass v. United States green
scotus · 1975
11992–1992
Scarpaci v. Milwaukee County green
wis · 1980
11991–1991
Gordon v. Milwaukee County green
wisctapp · 1985
11991–1991
Daryl Ford VALENZUELA, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. KRAFT, INC., Defendant-Appellee green
ca9 · 1984
11989–1989
Beck v. Alabama green
scotus · 1980
11988–1988

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WI § Wis. Stat. § 802.08 (6) WI § Wis. Stat. § 901.03 (5) WI § Wis. Stat. § 948.02 (5) WI § Wis. Stat. § 971.08 (5) WI § Wis. Stat. § 974.06 (5) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (4) WI § Wis. Stat. § 808.10 (4) WI § Wis. Stat. § 809.30 (3) WI § Wis. Stat. § 908.01 (3) WI § Wis. Stat. § 908.03 (3) WI § Wis. Stat. § 974.02 (3) WI § Wis. Stat. § 978.02 (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

CA 235 (1965–2026) IL 158 (1908–2026) TX 156 (1916–2026) FL 77 (1966–2025) MD 69 (1958–2025) WA 68 (1943–2025) PA 64 (1951–2026) MI 55 (1970–2026) NJ 52 (1958–2025) OR 47 (1966–2025) WI 47 (1962–2025) OH 44 (1978–2024) CT 42 (1976–2023) IN 35 (1982–2021) MN 35 (1939–2016) TN 33 (1997–2025) CO 32 (1959–2026) NY 31 (1975–2023) LA 30 (1954–2023) KS 29 (1982–2025) AZ 29 (1987–2026) NC 21 (1979–2025) MO 21 (1892–2019) UT 19 (1988–2026) IA 19 (1974–2025) MA 19 (1995–2025) AL 18 (1985–2016) ND 17 (1962–2020) DC 16 (1973–2022) NM 16 (1991–2023) NE 14 (1960–2022) AK 14 (1981–2025) OK 13 (1944–2025) NV 12 (1986–2018) KY 11 (1936–2021) HI 10 (1996–2018) ID 10 (1987–2023) VA 9 (1988–2020) SC 9 (1956–2021) GA 9 (1983–2022) MT 8 (1981–2022) VT 8 (1992–2026) MS 7 (1972–2021) WV 7 (1978–2014) DE 6 (1992–2026) RI 6 (1970–2001) ME 5 (1996–2016) WY 5 (2000–2025) AR 5 (1983–2009) NH 3 (2003–2012) SD 3 (1990–2023)

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.

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