State v. Midthun

1999

Court: Wisconsin Court of Appeals, 4th District

Facts: While the police are helping Midthun change a tire, they noticed that one of his companions had an outstanding warrant. They asked Midthun for some ID, he dropped some bags of cocaine.

Posture: Appeal from trial court

Issue: Whether expert testimony is admissible and/or sufficient to determine intent.

Holding: It is, and it is. Affirmed.

Rule: It's for the jury to determine whether there was intent.

Reasoning: Courts have discretion to admit evidence by qualified experts, and this cop met that standard.

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