Court: |
Wisconsin Court of Appeals, 4th District |
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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. |
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Posture: |
Appeal from trial court |
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Issue: |
Whether expert testimony is admissible and/or sufficient to determine
intent. |
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Holding: |
It is, and it is. Affirmed. |
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Rule: |
It's for the jury to determine whether there was intent. |
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Reasoning: |
Courts have discretion to admit evidence by qualified experts, and this
cop met that standard. |
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Dicta: |
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