State v. Hubbard

¶ 1. Jonathan J. Hubbard appeals from a judgment of conviction for injury by intoxicated use of a vehicle, contrary to Wis. Stat. § 940.25(l)(a) (2005-06). He also appeals from orders denying his motions for a new trial. Hubbard contends that the circuit court erred when it responded to a jury request for clarification of the term "materially impaired" by telling the jury it should give all words not otherwise defined their ordinary meaning. He emphasizes that the circuit court had a more precise definition of "materially impaired" available to it; specifically, that found in State v. Waalen,…