Sufficiency of Evidence

By: Derek Hawkins//January 2, 2018//

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WI Court of Appeals – District III

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Graham L. Stowe

Case No.: 2016AP2367-CR

Officials: Stark, P.J., Hruz and Seidl, JJ.

Focus: Sufficiency of Evidence

Graham Stowe appeals an order denying his petition for conditional release under WIS. STAT. § 971.17(4) (2015-16). Stowe contends the State failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence that, if conditionally released, he would pose a significant risk of bodily harm to himself or others or a significant risk of property damage. See § 971.17(4)(d). Stowe also argues § 971.14(4)(d) is unconstitutional both as applied to him and on its face. We reject Stowe’s arguments and affirm.

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