State v. Mayer

Gregory Mayer appeals a judgment of conviction for battery resulting in substantial bodily harm, contrary to § 940.19(2), Stats., and an order denying postconviction relief. Mayer argues that the trial court erred by submitting a witness's statement to the jury during its deliberations and by allowing an expert to testify about battered woman's syndrome (BWS) when there was no evidence that the victim suffered from BWS. We first conclude that the witness statement was properly submitted to the jury because it aided the jury in proper consideration of the case, did not unduly prejudice Mayer,…