State v. Ward

Suzette M. Ward appeals from a judgment convicting her of four counts of failing to act to protect a child from sexual assault, contrary to § 948.02(3), Stats. She argues that the trial court erred when it instructed the jury that a "person responsible for the welfare of a child" under § 948.01(3), Stats., 1 included a person "used by" one legally responsible for the child's welfare to exercise temporary control or care for the child. We do not have the power to directly address this issue. She also contends that the evidence is insufficient to sustain her convictions. We disagree. Finally,…