State v. Danforth

This is a review of a published decision of the court of appeals, 125 Wis. 2d 293, 371 N.W. 2d 411 (Ct. App. 1985), affirming the judgment of the circuit court of Outagamie county, Honorable Nick F. Schaefer, circuit judge, convicting Wayne J. Danforth (Defendant) of cruelly maltreating a child, on the morning of July 9, 1983, contrary to sec. 940.201, Stats., 1981-1982. 1 The following issues are raised on review: (1) Is specific intent to cruelly maltreat a child an element of child abuse under sec. 940.201, Stats.; (2) If specific intent is not an element, did the trial court err in…