00-1886-CR State v. Hoppe

By: dmc-admin//July 2, 2001//

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The State of Wisconsin appeals the trial court’s order granting Paul Hoppe’s motion to suppress all statements he made to police officers of Portage County in connection with their investigation of the death of Jacqueline Simon, Hoppe’s girlfriend. The statements were made in three interviews conducted on three consecutive days while Hoppe was in the hospital. After the third interview, Hoppe was charged with first-degree reckless homicide contrary to Wis. Stat. sec. 940.02(1) (1999-2000) in Simon’s death. The trial court granted Hoppe’s motion, concluding that the statements were given involuntarily. We agree and therefore affirm. Not recommended for publication in the official reports.

Dist IV, Columbia County, Rehm, J., Vergeront, J.

Attorneys:

For Appellant: Jane E. Kohlwey, Portage; James M. Freimuth, Madison

For Respondent: William E. Schmaal, Madison

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