Criminal Procedure — due process — destruction of evidence

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//March 20, 2012//

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

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Criminal Procedure — due process — destruction of evidence

Vernon Dodge appeals an order denying his motion to vacate a judgment convicting him of first-degree reckless homicide. Dodge argues: (1) the State violated his right to due process by failing to preserve blood samples taken from the victim’s residence; and (2) his conviction must be vacated because the destruction of the blood samples violated his rights under Wis. Stat. §§ 968.205 and 974.07. We reject Dodge’s arguments and affirm. This opinion will not be published.

2011AP2152 State v. Dodge

Dist III, Forest County, Hartley, J., Per Curiam

Attorneys: For Appellant: Rielly, Michael J., Minocqua; For Respondent: O’Brien, Daniel J., Madison; Simono, Charles J., Crandon

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