The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued three opinions from March 27-April 2. As of April 2, the court issued 20 opinions in 2023 — five more than this point a year ago. The three opinions are below:
- State v. Hoyle, where the court reversed the appellate court’s reversal of the defendant’s conviction on two counts of second-degree sexual assault and second-degree sexual assault of a child. The court also reversed the appellate court’s reversal of a denial of postconviction relief.
- State v. Nietzold, where the court “reversed the determination of the court of appeals that Defendant was entitled to a new sentencing hearing, holding that the prosecutor cured a breach of the plea agreement in this case and that defense counsel was not deficient for failing to object earlier to the remarks.”
- Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Tracy R. Eichhorn-Hicks, where the court suspended an attorney’s license to practice law for failure to pay bar dues, failure to complete trust account certification, and failure to comply with continuing legal education reporting requirements.
From March 27-April 2, state supreme courts issued 131 opinions nationally. The North Dakota Supreme Court issued the most with 17. State supreme courts in 18 states issued the fewest with zero. Courts where judges are elected have issued 82 opinions, while courts whose members are appointed have issued 49.
