State v. Salmon

Kenneth R. Salmon was convicted of homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle and sentenced to five years in prison. The trial court denied Salmon's motion for release on bail pending appeal. Anthony Koppa was convicted of homicide by negligent operation of a motor vehicle and sentenced to two years in prison. The trial court also denied Koppa's motion for release on bail pending appeal. Both Salmon and Koppa filed petitions for leave to appeal in which they sought appellate review of the orders denying release on bail pending appeal. See Rule 809.31(5), Stats.

Both petitioners challenged…