Abuse of Discretion – Other Acts Evidence – Prior Consistent Statements

By: Derek Hawkins//December 27, 2018//

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WI Court of Appeals – District III

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Brian D. Degorski

Case No.: 2017AP1870-CR

Officials: Stark, P.J., Hruz and Seidl, JJ.

Focus: Abuse of Discretion – Other Acts Evidence – Prior Consistent Statements

Brian Degorski appeals a judgment, entered upon a jury’s verdict, convicting him of repeated sexual assault of a child. Degorski argues the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion by admitting other acts evidence and testimony concerning prior consistent statements the victim made to a sheriff’s deputy. We reject Degorski’s arguments and affirm the judgment.

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