Abuse of Discretion – Other Acts Evidence

By: Derek Hawkins//February 12, 2019//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. James Earl Norwood

Case No.: 2018AP869-CR

Officials: Brennan, Brash and Dugan, JJ.

Focus: Abuse of Discretion – Other Acts Evidence

James Norwood appeals from a judgment, entered upon a jury’s verdict, for one count of second-degree sexual assault with use of force. See WIS. STAT. § 940.225(2)(a) (2015-16). Norwood argues that the trial court erroneously exercised its discretion when it denied Norwood’s pretrial motion to admit other acts evidence concerning the victim, P.J. We reject his arguments and affirm.

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Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.

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