State v. Nelson

Mark Nelson appeals from a judgment of conviction on two charges of third-degree sexual assault. The sole issue raised by Nelson is whether evidence proffered by the state of other similar crimes previously committed is admissible under sec. 904.04(2), Stats., at the defendant’s trial. We hold, however, that this issue cannot be properly raised before this court since the defendant, by his guilty plea, waived his right to appeal the trial court’s ruling on the admissibility of other crimes evidence. In addition, we hold that the circumstances of this case do not permit Nelson to invoke the…