State v. Mares

Juan Mares appeals from a judgment convicting him of four counts of second-degree sexual assault, contrary to sec. 940.225(2)(e), Stats. He contends that the trial court erroneously admitted substantive evidence of prior consistent statements made by two of the state’s witnesses. Mares also argues that the trial court improperly allowed the state to inquire into concerns of the victim’s sisters because of Mares’ actions intruding on their privacy. Finally, when the court precluded any further testimony on this subject, Mares argues that the prosecutor committed misconduct by flouting the…