Evidence — character evidence — belief in reincarnation

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//June 27, 2012//

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//June 27, 2012//

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Criminal

Evidence — character evidence — belief in reincarnation

This case requires us to decide the propriety of the State inquiring into the defendant’s belief in reincarnation during her trial. The State inquiry was not proper and we thus affirm the circuit court’s decision to grant a new trial. By the Court.—Order affirmed. This opinion will not be published.

2011AP2206-CR State v. Jennings

Dist II, Kenosha County, Schroeder, J., Reilly, J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Ginkowski, Richard A., Kenosha; Weber, Gregory M., Madison; Gabriele, Angelina, Kenosha; For Respondent: Henak, Robert R., Milwaukee

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