State v. Evans

This case comes to the court on certification from the court of appeals under the provisions of sec. 809.61, Stats.

There are two issues before the court. First, is one who acknowledges in writing that he is the biological father of a child, the child's "parent" under sec. 948.01(3), Stats., 1 and, therefore, a "person who is responsible for a child's welfare" pursuant to the child neglect statute, sec. 948.21? 2 The trial court answered "yes."

Second, under the stipulated facts, could the trial court find beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant, as a party to the crime, intentionally…