State v. Hull

¶ 1. David Hull appeals a nonfinal order denying his motion to dismiss charges arising *609from an alleged sexual assault of a minor.1 At the preliminary hearing, the alleged victim's statements were introduced through the testimony of an investigating detective. The testimony was offered pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 970.038, a recently enacted statute that authorizes the admission of hearsay evidence at preliminary hearings.2

¶ 2. Hull contends Wis. Stat. § 970.038 is an unconstitutional ex post facto law, and he also argues the preliminary hearing was improperly terminated without Hull being allowed…