Motion to Admit Extrinsic Evidence Denied

By: Derek Hawkins//February 1, 2018//

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WI Court of Appeals – District II

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. George Gutierrez

Case No.: 2016AP2040-CR

Officials: Neubauer, C.J., Gundrum and Hagedorn, JJ.

Focus: Motion to Admit Extrinsic Evidence Denied

George Gutierrez appeals from a judgment convicting him of fourteen felony counts relating to the sexual abuse of his daughters. He contends that the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion in denying his motion to admit extrinsic evidence against one of the victims. He further contends that the exclusion of such evidence violated his constitutional right to present a defense. We reject Gutierrez’s arguments and affirm the judgment.

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