State v. Kniess

Kriss Kniess appeals a trial court order refusing to modify his sentence for operating after revocation, sixth offense. Kniess sought to void the criminal penalties and have civil penalties imposed. He argues that his revocation was due solely to failure to pay a fine or forfeiture and, therefore, under State v. Taylor, 170 Wis. 2d 524, 489 N.W.2d 664 (Ct. App. 1992), he should only be subject to civil penalties. We conclude that Kniess's revocation was not due solely to failure to pay a fine or forfeiture and, therefore, the circuit court correctly denied his motion.

Kniess's substantial…