State v. Peterson

Mark Peterson appeals a judgment of conviction for intentionally causing bodily harm to a child, contrary to § 948.03(2)(b) and (5), STATS., and an order denying postconviction relief. Peterson contends that the trial court erred by failing to properly instruct the jury on the privilege to discipline, by re-instructing the jury in a manner favoring the prosecution, and by answering jury questions without a valid waiver of his right to be present. We conclude that the erroneous jury instruction was harmless, the re-instruction was proper, and any error arising from the failure to obtain…