State v. Coleman

The State of Wisconsin seeks review of a published decision of the court of appeals, 1 which reversed a judgment of the circuit court for Milwaukee County, Judge Jeffrey A. Krem-ers, convicting Terrell A. Coleman of one count of felon in possession of a firearm, contrary to Wis. Stat. § 941.29(2) (1989-90). 2 Two issues are before this court. First, under what circumstances does a defense of privilege exist to a charge of felon in possession of a firearm? Second, did the circuit court commit error by denying Coleman's request to instruct the jury on privilege, and, if so, is the error…