State v. Ziller

¶ 1. Michael T. Ziller appeals from a judgment of conviction and an order denying his motion for postconviction relief. Ziller argues that the circuit court failed to exercise its sentencing discretion when it did not expressly assess Ziller's ability to pay a $250 DNA surcharge. According to Ziller, our decision in State v. Cherry, 2008 WI App 80, 312 Wis. 2d 203, 752 N.W.2d 393, requires circuit courts to explain their reasons for imposing a $250 DNA surcharge. Ziller does not object to his nine-year bifurcated sentence or the requirement that he pay his victims roughly $10,000 in…