State v. Perry

Robert Perry appeals from a judgment convicting him of burglary, robbery, and injury by conduct regardless of life in violation of secs. 943.10(l)(a), 943.32(l)(a) and 940.23, Stats. The dispositive issue is whether the trial transcript, substantial portions of which are missing, is sufficient to permit proper consideration of the appeal. We answer the question in the negative and therefore reverse and remand for a new trial.

Appellant's trial lasted approximately eight days. During the morning sessions of the final two days, a substitute court reporter reported the proceedings. After the…