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2010AP911-CR State v. Cruz

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//October 13, 2010//

2010AP911-CR State v. Cruz

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//October 13, 2010//

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Salvador Cruz appeals from a judgment of conviction for disorderly conduct in violation of Wis. Stat. § 947.01. The conviction stems from his conduct toward a Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) case manager. Cruz argues that the trial court erred when it admitted evidence and argument at trial relating to the actions taken by DHHS following the alleged disorderly conduct. Cruz argues that DHHS’s actions, without evidence as to the time frame in which they were taken, are not relevant. He also argues that, even if relevant, the probative value of the evidence was substantially outweighed by the likelihood that it would mislead and confuse the jury. We reject Cruz’s arguments. We conclude that the trial court properly exercised its discretion in admitting the evidence. We therefore affirm the judgment of the trial court. This opinion will not be published.

2010AP911-CR State v. Cruz

Dist II, Walworth County, Kennedy, J., Neubauer, P.J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Pinix, Matthew S., Milwaukee; For Respondent: Koss, Phillip A., Elkhorn; Weber, Gregory M., Madison; Wiedenfeld, Zeke, Elkhorn

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