State v. Schaab

¶ 1. The State appeals from a circuit court order affirming a magistrate's refusal at a preliminary hearing to bind over Peter J. Schaab on a charge of bail jumping. The State argues that the evidence adduced at the preliminary hearing demonstrated probable cause that Schaab had intentionally failed to comply with a term of his bond pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 946.49(l)(b) (1997-98). We disagree. We affirm the order dismissing the complaint.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2. The relevant facts are not disputed. On October 6, 1998, Schaab was charged with various felony and misdemeanor charges. On October 15, Schaab…