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2007 Wisconsin Act 80: Recognizes the penalty differences for 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child caused by 2005 Wisconsin Acts 430 and 437.

Effective March 27, 2008

SPD's Director of Training and Development, Gina Pruski, put together some helpful information on the changes in Act 80, which are pretty extensive.  We hope this is helpful. 

2007 Act 80.

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Trial Skills Academy
   
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 May 12-16

Waukesha 

Chapter 980 Training
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 May 15-16

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Private Bar Certification Training: "Juvenile Cases" VIDEO
      

 May 29

 Madison

Annual Criminal Defense Conference
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September 25-26

Milwaukee

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In the unlikely event that you would need a recorded statement transcribed, please be discriminatory in the number of pages you request. Complete the “Request for Copies of Recorded Statements” form http://www.wisspd.org/html/acd/acdForms.asp , present it to the Wisconsin Department of Administration approved reporter http://www.wisspd.org/html/acd/TranReqandPay.asp. The court reporter will send the invoice directly to SPD Fiscal Division for payment. Do not pay the court reporter.

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    SPD Board member, James Brennan, recently suffered cardiac arrest. Please remember him in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

    Private Bar attorney Scott Obernberger just returned from a fabulous trip to Rome. He heartily recommends the tour, especially to history buffs.

     

     

     

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    Eau Claire Attorney John Bachman spent many hours prepping for a 980 case in Marinette County.  After diligently filing numerous motions, locating two experts with favorable reports, and having the good fortune to get a neutral/pro-defense opinion from Susan Sachensmeier, PhD, the Sexual Predator Evaluator changed his mind. Last minute, day before trial, thanks to John’s persistence, the State dropped the case.

    A judge ordered Attorney Roberta Heckes to order medical records from three institutions. It  reaped rewards.  The DA accepted the client's prior mental health diagnosis from the medical records and stipulated to an NGI, saving about $1500 to have an evaluation done!  Sometimes little investments reap big rewards.
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