2010AP1349-CR State, et al. v. Huebner
Sentencing Restitution Guenther Huebner appeals from an order denying his motion for reconsideration of the $130,000 in restitution he was ordered to pay Wisconsin Gas Company, LLC, d/b/a WE Energies. He asks that we set restitution at zero because (1) WE Energies’ loss estimate is unsupported by any credible evidence and (2) he was wrongly […]
2010AP1362-CR State v. Hoseman
Sentencing Restitution Where a defendant convicted of conspiracy to manufacture marijuana made unauthorized alterations to a rented home to operate a hydroponic growing operation, he can be ordered to pay restitution for damages to the home. “The cases Hoseman relies upon are inapposite under the facts of this case; they stand for the proposition that […]
2010AP1930-CR State v. Sampson
Sentencing Restitution Gary Sampson was convicted of misdemeanor theft in a business setting, contrary to Wis. Stat. § 943.20(1)(b). The circuit court ordered Sampson to pay restitution. Sampson argues the court erred by setting restitution at the amount the victim had to pay others to finish the contract Sampson failed to complete. We agree and […]
2010AP2352 In the interest of Michael S.L.
Juveniles Delinquency; restitution Michael S.L. appeals from a restitution order requiring him to perform 200 hours of community service after he was adjudicated delinquent for disorderly conduct. The charge stemmed from a series of events culminating in a bomb threat called in by one of Michael’s friends in Michael’s presence. Michael contends that the facts […]
2009AP2813-CR State v. Nichols
Sentencing Restitution Sean A. Nichols appeals from a judgment of conviction for failure to pay child support and an order denying his motion for postconviction relief. Nichols argues that the circuit court did not follow the proper procedures for entering an order for restitution, and argues that he is entitled to a restitution hearing. We […]
2010AP233-CR State v. Johnson
Sentencing Restitution; sexual assault; psychiatric care Brandon Johnson appeals from a judgment of conviction for a violation of Wis. Stat. § 940.225(3) (2007-08), an order of restitution and an order denying his postconviction motion challenging, among other things, the order of restitution. He was convicted upon his no contest plea to third degree sexual assault […]
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