Legal Opinion

State v. Allen

Court of Appeals of Wisconsin

Decided October 23, 2018No. Appeal No. 2017AP2134-CRPublished

1Per curiam

¶ 1 David A. Allen appeals the trial court's judgment convicting him, after a jury trial, of child abuse by recklessly causing great bodily harm, first-degree reckless homicide, and child neglect resulting in great bodily harm. See WIS. STAT. §§ 948.03(3)(a), 940.02(1), 948.21(1)(c) (2011-12).1 Because he was able to find multiple experts to support his defense, Allen argues he is entitled to judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) or, alternatively, a new trial in the interest of justice. We disagree and affirm.

I. BACKGROUND

¶ 2 In October 2012, the State charged Allen with two counts of…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. State v. PettitCourt of Appeals of Wisconsin · 1992
  2. State v. BlalockCourt of Appeals of Wisconsin · 1989
  3. Management Computer Services, Inc. v. Hawkins, Ash, Baptie & Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1996
  4. State v. EscobedoWisconsin Supreme Court · 1969
  5. Danner v. Auto-Owners InsuranceWisconsin Supreme Court · 2001

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