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Defense win: State may not refile charges that circuit court previously erroneously dismissed with prejudice

State v. Terry Lee Anderson, 2025AP1435, 9/17/26, District IV (not recommended for publication); case activity

Anderson appeals the judgment convicting him of three counts that the circuit court had, in a previous case, dismissed with prejudice. COA agrees that the circuit court lacked the authority to disregard its prior dismissal order as void, and remands with instructions that the court vacate the counts that were previously dismissed with prejudice.

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COA holds that trial attorney had no duty to ensure his client reviewed video evidence before pleading guilty

State v. Corey L. Gransberry, 2025AP1770-CR, 9/9/26, District I (recommended for publication); case activity

Although Gransberry tries to develop a novel ineffectiveness claim, COA rejects his arguments based on an alleged failure to review certain evidence and affirms.

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COA holds that need for protection from one of the specified harms — abuse, financial exploitation, neglect, or self-neglect — is sufficient to continue protective placement.

Dane County v. L.A.E., 2026AP906, 9/17/26, District IV (ineligible for publication); case activity

The COA affirmed continuing L.A.E.’s protective placement over his objections that the County did not prove he had a primary need for residential care and custody and that his debilities created a substantial risk of serious harm to himself or others.

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COA rejects probable cause, Franks-Mann and spoliation challenges, affirms PAC & refusal judgments

Portage County v. Carter Townsend Andreae, 2024AP1330 & 1331, 9/11/26, District IV (ineligible for publication); case activity

COA rejects Andreae’s challenges to the circuit court’s denial of his three pretrial motions and affirms the refusal and PAC 1st.

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Press Releases

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Wisconsin State Public Defenders applaud Evers for establishing commutation board

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On the eve of Public Defense Day, Senate inaction leaves Wisconsin’s constitutional promise underfunded and under-resourced

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Public defenders back bill that would create new positions and decrease delays

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Wisconsin State Public Defenders and UW Law announce revamped Public Defender Project, bringing real-world experience into the classroom

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SPD recognizes outstanding attorneys and advocates at 2025 awards ceremony

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SPD Statement on Bill LRB-0779

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