Theft by Fraud — sufficiency of the evidence

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//June 4, 2013//

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Criminal

Theft by Fraud — sufficiency of the evidence

John Rassbach appeals a judgment of conviction, entered on his pleas of guilty and no contest, for fourteen counts of theft by fraud. He also appeals an order denying his motion for postconviction relief. Five of the fourteen counts were charged as felonies because the victims’ losses were alleged to exceed threshold amounts. Rassbach argues there was no factual basis for felony charges because there was insufficient evidence of the amounts of loss. Rassbach also argues the court erroneously exercised its sentencing discretion by failing to adequately set forth its reasoning. We reject Rassbach’s arguments, and affirm. This opinion will not be published.

2012AP1890-CR State v. Rassbach

Dist III, St. Croix County, Vlack, J., Per Curiam

Attorneys: For Appellant: Waterman, R. Michael, Hudson; For Respondent: Johnson, Eric G., Hudson; Pray, Eileen W., Madison

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