01-0710-CR, 01-0711-CR, 01-0712-CR State v. Alberts

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The single issue in these three consolidated appeals is whether the trial court erred by admitting expert testimony regarding the characteristics of domestic abuse, the cycle of violence found in domestic abuse cases, the attributes of an abuser, the coping mechanisms of victims and, finally, whether the victim’s behavior was consistent with that of a domestic abuse victim. Michael Alberts Jr., contends that the trial court erred by admitting this testimony and denying his motion for a new trial. This court is satisfied that the trial court properly exercised its discretion when it admitted the expert’s testimony.

Therefore, the judgments convicting Alberts, after a jury trial, of a series of misdemeanor offenses involving domestic abuse, battery, disorderly conduct, intimidating a witness, bail jumping and unlawful use of a phone and the orders denying postconviction relief are affirmed.

This opinion will not be published.

Dist III, Brown County, Warpinski, J., Cane, C.J.

Attorneys:

For Appellant: Gary Seeling, Waukesha

For Respondent: John P. Zakowski, Green Bay; Kendall M. Kelley, Green Bay