Neely v. State

The state of Wisconsin has petitioned for review of the decision of the court of appeals that affirmed Robert J. Neely’s judgment of conviction for first degree murder. That decision is published in Neely v. State, 86 Wis.2d 804, 272 N.W.2d 381 (1978).

The state seeks review of the court of appeals decision, even though it was favorable to the state, because the state disagrees with the rationale of the opinion on one issue. Neely contended that on the basis of his fifth amendment right protecting him against self-incrimination he did not have to answer certain questions on cross-examination…