Evidence — other acts

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//April 26, 2012//

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Criminal

Evidence — other acts

Juan Maldonado appeals judgments convicting him of two counts of delivering a controlled substance, following a jury trial. Maldonado contends that he is entitled to a new trial because: (1) the circuit court erred by allowing the State to present impermissible other acts evidence to the jury; and (2) the State made improper and prejudicial statements during closing arguments. We conclude that any error in admitting the other acts evidence was harmless. We also conclude that the State’s closing arguments, viewed in context, did not harm Maldonado. Accordingly, we affirm. This opinion will not be published.

2011AP243-CR State v. Maldonado

Dist III, Brown County, McKay, J., Per Curiam

Attorneys: For Appellant: Pinix, Matthew S., Milwaukee; For Respondent: Wren, Christopher G., Madison; Lasee, David L., Green Bay

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