Legal Opinion
State v. Duffy
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Decided February 29, 1972No. State 60PublishedCited by 39 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtConnor T. Hansen, J.
The defendant has consistently objected to the imposition of a mandatory jail sentence under sec. 343.44 (2), Stats. It is contended that (1) the provisions of the statute do not preclude the availability of probation to one convicted thereunder, and (2) a construction of the statute that would deny probation is in violation of one’s constitutional right to equal protection of the law.
Is probation an available alternative?
Prior to the amendment of sec. 343.44 (2), Stats., by ch. 292, Laws of 1967, the statute read as follows:
“343.44 Driving after license revoked or suspended.
“(2) Any person…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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- State Ex Rel. Johnson v. CadyWisconsin Supreme Court · 1971
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3Cited by39 opinions
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