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2009AP3074-CR State v. Thornton

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//April 13, 2011//

2009AP3074-CR State v. Thornton

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//April 13, 2011//

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3rd-degree sexual assault
Sufficiency of the evidence; jury instructions; intent

Dennis J. Thornton was found guilty of third-degree sexual assault, contrary to Wis. Stat. § 940.225(3) (2009-10), following a jury trial. Thornton challenges his conviction on three grounds. First, he contends that the jury instruction should have been modified to include “knowledge of nonconsent” as an element of the offense. Second, he argues that the trial court erred when it precluded certain testimony offered by the defense. Finally, he contends that there was not sufficient evidence to convict him. We reject each of Thornton’s challenges. We affirm the judgment. Not recommended for publication in the official reports.

2009AP3074-CR State v. Thornton

Dist II, Washington County, Gonring, J., Neubauer, P.J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Kachelski, Angela Conrad, Milwaukee; For Respondent: Wellman, Sally L., Madison; Bensen, Mark, West Bend

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