Abuse of Discretion – Suppression of Evidence

By: Derek Hawkins//January 6, 2020//

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WI Court of Appeals – District III

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Noah Andrew Christoff

Case No.: 2018AP1466-CR

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

Focus: Abuse of Discretion – Suppression of Evidence

Noah Christoff appeals from a judgment convicting him of possession of amphetamine with intent to sell. The sole issue on appeal is whether the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion when it refused to suppress evidence seized pursuant to a search warrant. Christoff contends the search warrant was improperly obtained by a law enforcement officer from an adjoining state in the absence of a statutory mutual aid agreement. We conclude the court properly exercised its discretion in determining that suppression was not a proper remedy for the alleged statutory violation. We therefore 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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