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Equal Protection Violation

By: Derek Hawkins//December 10, 2019//

Equal Protection Violation

By: Derek Hawkins//December 10, 2019//

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WI Court of Appeals – District II

Case Name: Village of Mishicot v. Jodi A. Arseneau

Case No.: 2019AP541

Officials: NEUBAUER, C.J.

Focus: Equal Protection Violation

Village of Mishicot appeals from an order dismissing a citation for an ordinance violation against Jodi A. Arseneau. The circuit court’s dismissal was based on its conclusion that the Village violated Arseneau’s Fourteenth Amendment rights of equal protection by selectively prosecuting her. The Village argued that Arseneau failed to show a prima facie case of selective prosecution. We agree and therefore reverse and remand for further proceedings.

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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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