By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//August 30, 2011//
By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//August 30, 2011//
Juveniles
TPR; abandonment; right to jury trial
Cedrick M. appeals the order terminating his parental rights (TPR) to Heaven M. Cedrick M. contends that the trial court “improperly denied his right to a jury trial on the abandonment and continuing CHIPS allegations,” found in Wis. Stat. § 48.415, by directing a verdict on two of the jury verdict questions; he also contends that the allegation that he failed to assume parental responsibility, another ground for terminating his parental rights found in Wis. Stat. § 48.415(6), was unconstitutionally applied to him. This court affirms. This opinion will not be published.
2010AP3011 In re the termination of parental rights to Heaven M.
Dist I, Milwaukee County, Foley, J., Curley, P.J.
Attorneys: For Appellant: Grau, John J., Waukesha; For Respondent: Spies, Jenni E, Wauwatosa; Bonneson, Paul G., Milwaukee