Struzik v. State

On April 12, 1977, James Allan Struzik, after a jury trial, was found guilty of burglary, contrary to sec. 943.10(1) (a), Stats. On May 9, 1977, a judgment of conviction was entered, and he was sentenced to a term of five years and fourteen days to be served at the Wisconsin State Prison.

Because he had spent fourteen days in custody prior to posting bail, the sentencing judge credited that period of time in partial satisfaction of the sentence.

The appeal presents two questions. The first is whether the evidence produced by the state — evidence that was wholly circumstantial — was sufficient…