Abuse of Discretion – Other Acts Evidence

By: Derek Hawkins//July 16, 2019//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Carl. L. Barrett

Case No.: 2018AP1701-CR

Officials: Brash, P.J., Kloppenburg and Dugan, JJ.

Focus: Abuse of Discretion – Other Acts Evidence

Carl L. Barrett appeals a judgment, entered upon a jury’s verdicts, convicting him of one count of first-degree reckless homicide and three counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, all as a party to the crimes and with the use of a dangerous weapon. See WIS. STAT. §§ 940.02(1), 941.30(1), 939.05, 939.63(1)(b) (2013-14). He also appeals the order denying his postconviction motion. Because the trial court properly exercised its discretion when it admitted other acts evidence and because Barrett’s combined total sentence was neither unduly harsh nor unconscionable, we 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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