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Court Error – Abuse of Discretion

By: Derek Hawkins//December 14, 2017//

Court Error – Abuse of Discretion

By: Derek Hawkins//December 14, 2017//

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WI Court of Appeals – District IV

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Bradly E. Ammann

Case No.: 2017AP866-CR

Officials: FITZPATRICK, J.

Focus: Court Error – Abuse of Discretion

Bradly Ammann appeals a judgment of conviction for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, fourth offense. Ammann argues that the arresting officer lacked reasonable suspicion to extend the traffic stop and perform field sobriety tests. Ammann also argues that the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion when it used the incorrect legal standard in determining whether the arresting officer had sufficient evidence to request that Ammann take a preliminary breath test. I reject Ammann’s arguments and affirm.

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Attorney Derek A. Hawkins is the managing partner at Hawkins Law Offices LLC, where he heads up the firm’s startup law practice. He specializes in business formation, corporate governance, intellectual property protection, private equity and venture capital funding and mergers & acquisitions. Check out the website at www.hawkins-lawoffices.com or contact them at 262-737-8825.

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