Statutory Interpretation

By: Derek Hawkins//March 20, 2019//

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WI Court of Appeals – District IV

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Melodie Cheree Taylor

Case No.: 2018AP1953-CR

Officials: BLANCHARD, J.

Focus: Statutory Interpretation

Melodie Taylor appeals a judgment of conviction, following a jury trial, for misdemeanor bail jumping, contrary to WIS. STAT. § 946.49(1)(a). Taylor effectively makes a single, narrow argument. She contends that, for the State to prevail on the misdemeanor bail jumping charge against her, it had to show that she had been charged with the underlying misdemeanor offense in a criminal complaint, and that the State failed to make that showing. I conclude, based on case law, that on this narrow issue it was sufficient for the State to allege and prove a release from custody under Chapter 969 following an arrest. Accordingly, I 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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