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State of Wisconsin v. Rodolfo Gomez
Date: 02-13-2015
Case Number: 2013CF004962
Judge:
Court: Circuit Court, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Plaintiff's Attorney: Kent Lovern and Nicholas Cerwin
Defendant's Attorney: Michael Steinle
Description:
Milwaukee, WI - The State of Wisconsin charged Milwaukee Police Detective Rodolfo Gomez, Jr., age 48, with misconduct in public office and abuse of a prisoner for allegedly unlawfully beating a handcuffed suspect during a 2013 interrogation. A video of the incident showed Gomez punching and kiling Deron Love during the interrogation.
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02-13-2015
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael J Steinle. Kent L. Lovern and Nicholas Cerwin appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: dds. At the hour of 3:43 p.m. the jury returned and, by their foreperson, brought in a verdicts of COUNT 1: NOT GUILTY COUNT 2: NOT GUILTY, which was then read. Court polled and discharged the jury. Verdicts received and filed. No motions made by the state. The Court grants defense motion for judgment on the verdicts. Exhibits returned to proffering party at this time.
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02-13-2015
Trial continued
Brash-21, William W., III
Palis, Karen
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael J Steinle. Kent L. Lovern appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: dds. Counsel presented with two questions submitted by the jury. Jury questions #1 and 2 set forth on the record. Court in recess. CASE RECALLED..... Jury questions #3-6 set forth on the record. Jury in the box to watch Exhibit #1 (cd) at 11:07 a.m. Jury out at 11:12 a.m. to resume deliberations. Question #8 submitted. Question #9 submitted. Jury questions #8 and #9 set forth on the record. Jury question#10 set forth on the record.
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02-13-2015
Trial continued
Brash-21, William W., III
Off the Record
Additional Text:
Matter before the Court for continuation of Jury Trial. All jurors present AT 9:04 A.M. Jury retired at to deliberate in the charge of Sheriff's Deputies D. Katona and K. Regan who were duly sworn(previously) for that purpose. Court in recess.
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02-12-2015
Trial continued
Brash-21, William W., III
Hausman, Diana
Additional Text:
SAME APPEARANCES. Jury Trial Resumed. No rebuttal witnesses; the state rests. Testimony concluded. Closing instructions conference held in chambers (off the record). Overview of instruction conference and instructions stipulated to by the parties set forth on the record. Defense motion to dismiss at the close of evidence (made without argument) denied by the Court. Jury in the box at 3:05 p.m. Court instructed jury. Closing arguments by state and defense. Alternate juror selected by lot (#14) and released. Court charged the jury. Sworn Sheriff's Deputies D. Katona and K. Regan. Jury out of the box and released for the day at 5:12 p.m. Case continued to 2-13-15 at 9:00 a.m. for Jury Trial before Branch 21.
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02-12-2015
Trial continued
Brash-21, William W., III
Palis, Karen
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorneys Michael J Steinle and Brendan Matthews. Kent L. Lovern and Nicholas Cerwin appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: dds. Matter before the Court for continuation of Jury Trial. Trial resumed. Jury in the box at 9:19 a.m. Sworn for defense: defendant Rodolfo Gomez. Jury out for break at 10:27 a.m. Jury in at 10:55 a.m. Exhibit 23b offered by defense and received into evidence. Testimony of R. Gomez resumed. Exhibits 25 and 26 offered by defense and received into evidence. Defense rests. Exhibits 27 and 28 offered by the state and received into evidence. Jury out for the lunch hour at 11:56 a.m. Instruction conference held; argument made by the state and defense. Conference continued off the record. Case passed until 1:30 p.m.
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02-11-2015
Trial continued
Brash-21, William W., III
Palis, Karen
Additional Text:
SAME APPEARANCES...... Jury Trial resumed. The Court informed that the defendant intends to testify. The Court conducts colloquy with the defendant as to his right to remain silent/right to testify. Jury in the box at 2:30 p.m. Exhibits 21 and 22 offered in the presence of the jury and received into evidence. Sworn for defense: Expert witness Professor Robert C. Willis. Jury out for break at 3:25 p.m. Jury in box at 3:50 p.m. Testimony of Professor Willis resumed. Jury out of the box and release for the day at 4:56 p.m. Exhibits 23 and 24 offered by defense and received into evidence. Court in recess for the day. Case continued to 2-12-15 at 9:00 a.m. for Jury Trial before Branch 21.
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02-11-2015
Trial continued
Brash-21, William W., III
Hausman, Diana
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorneys Michael J Steinle and Brendan Matthews. Kent L. Lovern and Nicholas Cerwin appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: dds. Matter before the Court for continuation of Jury Trial. Trial resumed. Discussion held with both counsel regarding jury instructions. The parties indicate that there are no Daubert issues in regards to expert witnesses. Jury in the box at 9:25 a.m. Sworn for the state: Milwaukee Police Lieutenant James MacGillis. Exhibits 16, 18, and 19 offered by the state and received into evidence. Exhibits 1 and 2 (cd) played in open court. Testimony of Lt. MacGillis resumed. Exhibits 1 and 2 played during cross examination. Testimony of Lt. MacGillis resumed. Jury out for break at 11:13 a.m. Jury in box at 11:32 a.m. Testimony of Lt. MacGillis resumed. Exhibit 20 offered by the state and received into evidence. Exhibits 3-15 published to the jury. State rests subject to rebuttal. Jury out for the lunch hour at 11:57 p.m. Exhibit 17 offered by the state and received into evidence. Sidebars set forth on the record. Defense motion to dismiss heard and denied by the Court. Exhibits 21 and 22 offered by defense and received into evidence. Case passed until 1:30 p.m.
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02-10-2015
Trial continued
Brash-21, William W., III
Hausman, Diana
Additional Text:
SAME APPEARANCES...... Jury Trial resumed. Jury in the box at 1:43 p.m. Sworn for the state: Milwaukee Police Lieutenant Raymond Gibbs, Milwaukee Police Lieutenant Steven Caballero. Exhibits 1 and 2 offered by the state and received into evidence (played in open court). Testimony of Lt. Caballero continued. Jury out of break at 3:03 p.m. Jury in at 3:24 p.m. Sworn for the state: Milwaukee Police Detective Jeremiah Jacks, Milwaukee Police Detective Patrick Pajot. Jury out of the box and released for the day at 4:36 p.m. Sidebar set forth on the record. Court in recess for the day. Case continued to 2-11-15 at 9:00 a.m. for Jury Trial.
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02-10-2015
Trial continued
Brash-21, William W., III
Palis, Karen
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorneys Michael J Steinle and Brendan Matthews. Kent L. Lovern and Nicholas Cerwin appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: dds. Matter before the Court for continuation of Jury Trial. Trial resumed The Court sets forth the off the record discussions held with both counsel this morning. Parties were advised that juror #5 indicates he might know/be familiar with the defendant. Juror #5 in court for questioning. Argument made by the state and defense. The Court strikes juror#5 from the panel. Jury in the box at 9:40 a.m. Court instructed jury. Opening statements by state and defense. Sworn for the state: Milwaukee Police Detective Charles Mueller. Jury out for break at 10:56 a.m. Jury in box at 11:18 a.m. Sworn for the state: Milwaukee Police Lieutenant Paul Kavanagh. Exhibits 3-15 offered by the state and received into evidence. Jury out of the box at 11:59 a.m. for the lunch hour. Case passed until 1:30 p.m.
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02-09-2015
Jury selection
Brash-21, William W., III
Palis, Karen
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with Attorneys Michael J Steinle and Brendan Matthews. Kent L. Lovern and Nicholas Cerwin appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: dds. Jury Trial continued. Jury panel in at 1:56 p.m. Thirty-five (35) potential jurors inside the courtroom for voir dire questioning. Fifteen (15) potential jurors in the gallery and not actively participating in voir dire questioning at this time. Voir dire resumed. Jury out for break at 3:22 p.m. Jury in box at 3:48 p.m. Voir dire resumed. Peremptory Strikes performed by the state and defense. Fourteen (14) good and lawful citizens of the County of Milwaukee, WI qualified to serve as jurors in the above entitled cause were duly impanelled and sworn. Jury list received and filed. Jury out at 4:20 p.m. Off the record discussion regarding strikes for cause set forth on the record. Jury in at 4:32 p.m. Sworn to try the issue. Jurors given general admonition regarding discussing, researching, investigating, reading/watching media, using social media (facebook, twitter, blogs, etc..) in regards to this case. Jury out of the box at 4:38 p.m. Court in recess for the day. Case continued to 4-10-15 at 9:00 a.m. before Branch 21 for Jury Trial.
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02-09-2015
Jury trial
Brash-21, William W., III
Hausman, Diana
Additional Text:
Case remains firm for trial today. Parties agree all witnesses are to be sequestered. Side bar placed on the record. Jury panel in court. Voir dire proceeded at the hour of 11:50 am. Court recessed for lunch at the hour of 12:00 pm. All parties to return at 1:30 pm.
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02-09-2015
Information
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02-09-2015
Amended information
Brash-21, William W., III
Hausman, Diana
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael J Steinle and Brenden Matthews. Kent L. Lovern and ADA Nick Cerwin appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Case set for Jury Trial. State filed and Amended Information filed. Copy given to defense counsel who waived reading. Defendant pled not guilty. Defendant charged as follows: COUNT 1: remains the same COUNT 2 Amended: Abuse of resident of Penal Facility, contrary to sec. 940.29, 939.50(3)(i) Wis Stats, a Class I felony.
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02-05-2015
Witness list - plaintiff
Brash-21, William W., III
Additional Text:
filed.
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02-05-2015
Proposed jury instructions
Brash-21, William W., III
Additional Text:
of the state, filed.
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01-20-2015
Proposed jury instructions
Brash-21, William W., III
Additional Text:
Defendant's AMENDED Request for Jury Instructions, received and filed.
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01-20-2015
Witness list - defendant
Brash-21, William W., III
Additional Text:
Defendant's AMENDED Witness List, received and filed.
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01-09-2015
Final pre-trial
Brash-21, William W., III
Off the Record
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael J Steinle. Kent L. Lovern appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: dds. Matter before the Court for Final pre-trial. Defense still in a contest posture. Parties prepared to proceed to trial. The state and defense indicate that there are no outstanding issues/motions to be addressed prior to jury date. Case remains set for Jury Trial before Branch 21 on 2-09-15 at 9:00 a.m.
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01-09-2015
Witness list - defendant
Brash-21, William W., III
Additional Text:
filed by defense.
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01-09-2015
Proposed jury instructions
Brash-21, William W., III
Additional Text:
filed by defense.
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01-08-2015
Notes
Brash-21, William W., III
Additional Text:
Attorney Michael Steinle appears. Defense indicates that the parties scheduled this matter for 1-09-14. Case continued to 1-09-15 at 8:30 a.m. before Branch 21 for Final pre-trial.
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10-21-2014
Rescheduled
Brash-21, William W., III
Additional Text:
ADA Kent Lovern and Attorney Michael Steinle appear in court. At the request of the parties the Final pretrial set for 11-06-14 and Jury trial set for 12-02-14 RESCHEDULED to 1-08-15 at 8:30 a.m. for Final pretrial and 2-09-15 at 9:00 a.m. for Jury trial before Branch 21.
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09-25-2014
Rescheduled
Brash-21, William W., III
Additional Text:
At the request of the parties Final pretrial set for 9-26-14 at 8:30 a.m. RESCHEDULED to 11-06-14 at 8:30 a.m. before Branch 21.
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09-02-2014
Notes
Brash-21, William W., III
Additional Text:
*walk-in basis, no circuit court file* Chief Deputy District Attorney Kent Lovern and Attorney Michael Steinle appear in court. State's request to reschedule jury trial set for 11-03-14 granted by the court; no objection from defense. Case calendared for Jury Trial on 12-02-14 at 9:00 a.m. before Branch 21.
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08-05-2014
Status conference
Brash-21, William W., III
Off the Record
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael John Steinle. Jeffrey J. Altenburg on behalf of Kent Lovern appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: dds. Status conference held between counsel. Defense in a contest posture; jury trial requested. Parties advised that any and all motions must be filed in Br. 21 on or before the final pretrial date; hearing to be scheduled at the time of filing. Motions will be heard prior to trial date. Final pre-trial scheduled for September 26, 2014 at 08:30 am. Jury trial scheduled for November 3, 2014 at 09:00 am.
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07-24-2014
Responsible court official changed
Brash-21, William W., III
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07-24-2014
Request for substitution
Yamahiro-34, Glenn H
Czerniejewski, Nancy
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael John Steinle. Kent L. Lovern appeared for the State of Wisconsin. All parties are notified that effective August 1, 2014, this case will be assigned to: Judge POCAN, Branch 26, in ROOM 634 of the COURTHOUSE. Any right of substitution begins to run as of the date of receipt of this notice. Request for Substitution of Judge received and filed. Court consented to substitution against Judge Pocan. Parties are advised the Clerk of Circuit Court reassigned case pursuant to current court rules to Judge Brash, Br. 21. Status conference scheduled for August 5, 2014 at 01:30 pm.
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07-14-2014
Status conference
Yamahiro-34, Glenn H
Off the Record
Event Party
Gomez, Rodolfo , Jr
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael John Steinle. Kent L. Lovern appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Court ordered case adjourned for Status Conference in Branch 34. Status conference scheduled for 07-24-2014 at 08:30 am.
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07-10-2014
Records scanned
Yamahiro-34, Glenn H
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07-10-2014
Records scanned
Yamahiro-34, Glenn H
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04-10-2014
Further proceedings
Yamahiro-34, Glenn H
Koepp, Joanna
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael John Steinle. Kent L. Lovern appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Request to adjourn 5/5 trial granted. Jury trial scheduled for July 14, 2014 at 08:30 am.
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01-10-2014
Arraignment
Yamahiro-34, Glenn H
Koepp, Joanna
Additional Text:
NO COURT FILE Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael John Steinle. Kent Lovern appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Defense counsel waived reading of the Complaint and entered a plea of not guilty on behalf of defendant. Final pre-trial scheduled for April 10, 2014 at 08:30 am. Jury trial scheduled for May 5, 2014 at 08:30 am.
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12-05-2013
Information
34
12-05-2013
Other in-court activity
Yamahiro-34, Glenn H
Kwasigroch, Lisa
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael John Steinle. Kent Lovern appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Arraignment rescheduled. Arraignment scheduled for January 10, 2014 at 08:30 am.
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11-12-2013
Waiver of preliminary hearing
Barillas, Rosa M
Cunico, Lori
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael John Steinle. Kent Lovern appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Defendant waived Preliminary Hearing. Preliminary Hearing Questionnaire and Waiver received and filed. Court found probable cause and bound defendant over for trial. Defendant is advised this case is assigned to Judge Yamahiro, Branch 34. Arraignment scheduled for December 5, 2013 at 08:30 am.
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10-31-2013
Initial appearance
Phillips, Barry
Digital Recording
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael John Steinle. Carole Manchester Assistant District Attorney appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Defendant is advised this case is assigned to Judge Yamahiro, Branch 34. Defendant given a copy of complaint and advised of maximum penalties, right to counsel and right to a preliminary hearing. Court reviewed complaint and found probable cause to hold defendant for further proceedings. DEFENDANT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER REPRESENTATION. Case is adjourned for Preliminary Hearing scheduled for November 12, 2013 at 08:30 am in Branch PE.
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10-31-2013
Signature bond set
Phillips, Barry
Digital Recording
Event Party
Amount
Gomez, Rodolfo , Jr
$ 10000.00
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10-31-2013
Complaint filed
Additional Text:
Defendant is Out-of-Custody. Court appearance in Out-Of-Custody Court, Room 221 Safety Building on 10/31/13 @ 1:30pm
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02-13-2015
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael J Steinle. Kent L. Lovern and Nicholas Cerwin appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: dds. At the hour of 3:43 p.m. the jury returned and, by their foreperson, brought in a verdicts of COUNT 1: NOT GUILTY COUNT 2: NOT GUILTY, which was then read. Court polled and discharged the jury. Verdicts received and filed. No motions made by the state. The Court grants defense motion for judgment on the verdicts. Exhibits returned to proffering party at this time.
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02-13-2015
Trial continued
Brash-21, William W., III
Palis, Karen
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael J Steinle. Kent L. Lovern appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: dds. Counsel presented with two questions submitted by the jury. Jury questions #1 and 2 set forth on the record. Court in recess. CASE RECALLED..... Jury questions #3-6 set forth on the record. Jury in the box to watch Exhibit #1 (cd) at 11:07 a.m. Jury out at 11:12 a.m. to resume deliberations. Question #8 submitted. Question #9 submitted. Jury questions #8 and #9 set forth on the record. Jury question#10 set forth on the record.
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02-13-2015
Trial continued
Brash-21, William W., III
Off the Record
Additional Text:
Matter before the Court for continuation of Jury Trial. All jurors present AT 9:04 A.M. Jury retired at to deliberate in the charge of Sheriff's Deputies D. Katona and K. Regan who were duly sworn(previously) for that purpose. Court in recess.
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02-12-2015
Trial continued
Brash-21, William W., III
Hausman, Diana
Additional Text:
SAME APPEARANCES. Jury Trial Resumed. No rebuttal witnesses; the state rests. Testimony concluded. Closing instructions conference held in chambers (off the record). Overview of instruction conference and instructions stipulated to by the parties set forth on the record. Defense motion to dismiss at the close of evidence (made without argument) denied by the Court. Jury in the box at 3:05 p.m. Court instructed jury. Closing arguments by state and defense. Alternate juror selected by lot (#14) and released. Court charged the jury. Sworn Sheriff's Deputies D. Katona and K. Regan. Jury out of the box and released for the day at 5:12 p.m. Case continued to 2-13-15 at 9:00 a.m. for Jury Trial before Branch 21.
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02-12-2015
Trial continued
Brash-21, William W., III
Palis, Karen
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorneys Michael J Steinle and Brendan Matthews. Kent L. Lovern and Nicholas Cerwin appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: dds. Matter before the Court for continuation of Jury Trial. Trial resumed. Jury in the box at 9:19 a.m. Sworn for defense: defendant Rodolfo Gomez. Jury out for break at 10:27 a.m. Jury in at 10:55 a.m. Exhibit 23b offered by defense and received into evidence. Testimony of R. Gomez resumed. Exhibits 25 and 26 offered by defense and received into evidence. Defense rests. Exhibits 27 and 28 offered by the state and received into evidence. Jury out for the lunch hour at 11:56 a.m. Instruction conference held; argument made by the state and defense. Conference continued off the record. Case passed until 1:30 p.m.
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02-11-2015
Trial continued
Brash-21, William W., III
Palis, Karen
Additional Text:
SAME APPEARANCES...... Jury Trial resumed. The Court informed that the defendant intends to testify. The Court conducts colloquy with the defendant as to his right to remain silent/right to testify. Jury in the box at 2:30 p.m. Exhibits 21 and 22 offered in the presence of the jury and received into evidence. Sworn for defense: Expert witness Professor Robert C. Willis. Jury out for break at 3:25 p.m. Jury in box at 3:50 p.m. Testimony of Professor Willis resumed. Jury out of the box and release for the day at 4:56 p.m. Exhibits 23 and 24 offered by defense and received into evidence. Court in recess for the day. Case continued to 2-12-15 at 9:00 a.m. for Jury Trial before Branch 21.
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02-11-2015
Trial continued
Brash-21, William W., III
Hausman, Diana
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorneys Michael J Steinle and Brendan Matthews. Kent L. Lovern and Nicholas Cerwin appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: dds. Matter before the Court for continuation of Jury Trial. Trial resumed. Discussion held with both counsel regarding jury instructions. The parties indicate that there are no Daubert issues in regards to expert witnesses. Jury in the box at 9:25 a.m. Sworn for the state: Milwaukee Police Lieutenant James MacGillis. Exhibits 16, 18, and 19 offered by the state and received into evidence. Exhibits 1 and 2 (cd) played in open court. Testimony of Lt. MacGillis resumed. Exhibits 1 and 2 played during cross examination. Testimony of Lt. MacGillis resumed. Jury out for break at 11:13 a.m. Jury in box at 11:32 a.m. Testimony of Lt. MacGillis resumed. Exhibit 20 offered by the state and received into evidence. Exhibits 3-15 published to the jury. State rests subject to rebuttal. Jury out for the lunch hour at 11:57 p.m. Exhibit 17 offered by the state and received into evidence. Sidebars set forth on the record. Defense motion to dismiss heard and denied by the Court. Exhibits 21 and 22 offered by defense and received into evidence. Case passed until 1:30 p.m.
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02-10-2015
Trial continued
Brash-21, William W., III
Hausman, Diana
Additional Text:
SAME APPEARANCES...... Jury Trial resumed. Jury in the box at 1:43 p.m. Sworn for the state: Milwaukee Police Lieutenant Raymond Gibbs, Milwaukee Police Lieutenant Steven Caballero. Exhibits 1 and 2 offered by the state and received into evidence (played in open court). Testimony of Lt. Caballero continued. Jury out of break at 3:03 p.m. Jury in at 3:24 p.m. Sworn for the state: Milwaukee Police Detective Jeremiah Jacks, Milwaukee Police Detective Patrick Pajot. Jury out of the box and released for the day at 4:36 p.m. Sidebar set forth on the record. Court in recess for the day. Case continued to 2-11-15 at 9:00 a.m. for Jury Trial.
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02-10-2015
Trial continued
Brash-21, William W., III
Palis, Karen
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorneys Michael J Steinle and Brendan Matthews. Kent L. Lovern and Nicholas Cerwin appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: dds. Matter before the Court for continuation of Jury Trial. Trial resumed The Court sets forth the off the record discussions held with both counsel this morning. Parties were advised that juror #5 indicates he might know/be familiar with the defendant. Juror #5 in court for questioning. Argument made by the state and defense. The Court strikes juror#5 from the panel. Jury in the box at 9:40 a.m. Court instructed jury. Opening statements by state and defense. Sworn for the state: Milwaukee Police Detective Charles Mueller. Jury out for break at 10:56 a.m. Jury in box at 11:18 a.m. Sworn for the state: Milwaukee Police Lieutenant Paul Kavanagh. Exhibits 3-15 offered by the state and received into evidence. Jury out of the box at 11:59 a.m. for the lunch hour. Case passed until 1:30 p.m.
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02-09-2015
Jury selection
Brash-21, William W., III
Palis, Karen
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with Attorneys Michael J Steinle and Brendan Matthews. Kent L. Lovern and Nicholas Cerwin appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: dds. Jury Trial continued. Jury panel in at 1:56 p.m. Thirty-five (35) potential jurors inside the courtroom for voir dire questioning. Fifteen (15) potential jurors in the gallery and not actively participating in voir dire questioning at this time. Voir dire resumed. Jury out for break at 3:22 p.m. Jury in box at 3:48 p.m. Voir dire resumed. Peremptory Strikes performed by the state and defense. Fourteen (14) good and lawful citizens of the County of Milwaukee, WI qualified to serve as jurors in the above entitled cause were duly impanelled and sworn. Jury list received and filed. Jury out at 4:20 p.m. Off the record discussion regarding strikes for cause set forth on the record. Jury in at 4:32 p.m. Sworn to try the issue. Jurors given general admonition regarding discussing, researching, investigating, reading/watching media, using social media (facebook, twitter, blogs, etc..) in regards to this case. Jury out of the box at 4:38 p.m. Court in recess for the day. Case continued to 4-10-15 at 9:00 a.m. before Branch 21 for Jury Trial.
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02-09-2015
Jury trial
Brash-21, William W., III
Hausman, Diana
Additional Text:
Case remains firm for trial today. Parties agree all witnesses are to be sequestered. Side bar placed on the record. Jury panel in court. Voir dire proceeded at the hour of 11:50 am. Court recessed for lunch at the hour of 12:00 pm. All parties to return at 1:30 pm.
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02-09-2015
Information
13
02-09-2015
Amended information
Brash-21, William W., III
Hausman, Diana
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael J Steinle and Brenden Matthews. Kent L. Lovern and ADA Nick Cerwin appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Case set for Jury Trial. State filed and Amended Information filed. Copy given to defense counsel who waived reading. Defendant pled not guilty. Defendant charged as follows: COUNT 1: remains the same COUNT 2 Amended: Abuse of resident of Penal Facility, contrary to sec. 940.29, 939.50(3)(i) Wis Stats, a Class I felony.
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02-05-2015
Witness list - plaintiff
Brash-21, William W., III
Additional Text:
filed.
15
02-05-2015
Proposed jury instructions
Brash-21, William W., III
Additional Text:
of the state, filed.
16
01-20-2015
Proposed jury instructions
Brash-21, William W., III
Additional Text:
Defendant's AMENDED Request for Jury Instructions, received and filed.
17
01-20-2015
Witness list - defendant
Brash-21, William W., III
Additional Text:
Defendant's AMENDED Witness List, received and filed.
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01-09-2015
Final pre-trial
Brash-21, William W., III
Off the Record
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael J Steinle. Kent L. Lovern appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: dds. Matter before the Court for Final pre-trial. Defense still in a contest posture. Parties prepared to proceed to trial. The state and defense indicate that there are no outstanding issues/motions to be addressed prior to jury date. Case remains set for Jury Trial before Branch 21 on 2-09-15 at 9:00 a.m.
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01-09-2015
Witness list - defendant
Brash-21, William W., III
Additional Text:
filed by defense.
20
01-09-2015
Proposed jury instructions
Brash-21, William W., III
Additional Text:
filed by defense.
21
01-08-2015
Notes
Brash-21, William W., III
Additional Text:
Attorney Michael Steinle appears. Defense indicates that the parties scheduled this matter for 1-09-14. Case continued to 1-09-15 at 8:30 a.m. before Branch 21 for Final pre-trial.
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10-21-2014
Rescheduled
Brash-21, William W., III
Additional Text:
ADA Kent Lovern and Attorney Michael Steinle appear in court. At the request of the parties the Final pretrial set for 11-06-14 and Jury trial set for 12-02-14 RESCHEDULED to 1-08-15 at 8:30 a.m. for Final pretrial and 2-09-15 at 9:00 a.m. for Jury trial before Branch 21.
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09-25-2014
Rescheduled
Brash-21, William W., III
Additional Text:
At the request of the parties Final pretrial set for 9-26-14 at 8:30 a.m. RESCHEDULED to 11-06-14 at 8:30 a.m. before Branch 21.
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09-02-2014
Notes
Brash-21, William W., III
Additional Text:
*walk-in basis, no circuit court file* Chief Deputy District Attorney Kent Lovern and Attorney Michael Steinle appear in court. State's request to reschedule jury trial set for 11-03-14 granted by the court; no objection from defense. Case calendared for Jury Trial on 12-02-14 at 9:00 a.m. before Branch 21.
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08-05-2014
Status conference
Brash-21, William W., III
Off the Record
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael John Steinle. Jeffrey J. Altenburg on behalf of Kent Lovern appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: dds. Status conference held between counsel. Defense in a contest posture; jury trial requested. Parties advised that any and all motions must be filed in Br. 21 on or before the final pretrial date; hearing to be scheduled at the time of filing. Motions will be heard prior to trial date. Final pre-trial scheduled for September 26, 2014 at 08:30 am. Jury trial scheduled for November 3, 2014 at 09:00 am.
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07-24-2014
Responsible court official changed
Brash-21, William W., III
27
07-24-2014
Request for substitution
Yamahiro-34, Glenn H
Czerniejewski, Nancy
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael John Steinle. Kent L. Lovern appeared for the State of Wisconsin. All parties are notified that effective August 1, 2014, this case will be assigned to: Judge POCAN, Branch 26, in ROOM 634 of the COURTHOUSE. Any right of substitution begins to run as of the date of receipt of this notice. Request for Substitution of Judge received and filed. Court consented to substitution against Judge Pocan. Parties are advised the Clerk of Circuit Court reassigned case pursuant to current court rules to Judge Brash, Br. 21. Status conference scheduled for August 5, 2014 at 01:30 pm.
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07-14-2014
Status conference
Yamahiro-34, Glenn H
Off the Record
Event Party
Gomez, Rodolfo , Jr
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael John Steinle. Kent L. Lovern appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Court ordered case adjourned for Status Conference in Branch 34. Status conference scheduled for 07-24-2014 at 08:30 am.
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07-10-2014
Records scanned
Yamahiro-34, Glenn H
30
07-10-2014
Records scanned
Yamahiro-34, Glenn H
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04-10-2014
Further proceedings
Yamahiro-34, Glenn H
Koepp, Joanna
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael John Steinle. Kent L. Lovern appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Request to adjourn 5/5 trial granted. Jury trial scheduled for July 14, 2014 at 08:30 am.
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01-10-2014
Arraignment
Yamahiro-34, Glenn H
Koepp, Joanna
Additional Text:
NO COURT FILE Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael John Steinle. Kent Lovern appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Defense counsel waived reading of the Complaint and entered a plea of not guilty on behalf of defendant. Final pre-trial scheduled for April 10, 2014 at 08:30 am. Jury trial scheduled for May 5, 2014 at 08:30 am.
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12-05-2013
Information
34
12-05-2013
Other in-court activity
Yamahiro-34, Glenn H
Kwasigroch, Lisa
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael John Steinle. Kent Lovern appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Arraignment rescheduled. Arraignment scheduled for January 10, 2014 at 08:30 am.
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11-12-2013
Waiver of preliminary hearing
Barillas, Rosa M
Cunico, Lori
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael John Steinle. Kent Lovern appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Defendant waived Preliminary Hearing. Preliminary Hearing Questionnaire and Waiver received and filed. Court found probable cause and bound defendant over for trial. Defendant is advised this case is assigned to Judge Yamahiro, Branch 34. Arraignment scheduled for December 5, 2013 at 08:30 am.
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10-31-2013
Initial appearance
Phillips, Barry
Digital Recording
Additional Text:
Defendant Rodolfo Gomez in court with attorney Michael John Steinle. Carole Manchester Assistant District Attorney appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Defendant is advised this case is assigned to Judge Yamahiro, Branch 34. Defendant given a copy of complaint and advised of maximum penalties, right to counsel and right to a preliminary hearing. Court reviewed complaint and found probable cause to hold defendant for further proceedings. DEFENDANT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER REPRESENTATION. Case is adjourned for Preliminary Hearing scheduled for November 12, 2013 at 08:30 am in Branch PE.
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10-31-2013
Signature bond set
Phillips, Barry
Digital Recording
Event Party
Amount
Gomez, Rodolfo , Jr
$ 10000.00
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10-31-2013
Complaint filed
Additional Text:
Defendant is Out-of-Custody. Court appearance in Out-Of-Custody Court, Room 221 Safety Building on 10/31/13 @ 1:30pm
Outcome:
Not guilty
Plaintiff's Experts:
Defendant's Experts:
Comments:
About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Wisconsin v. Rodolfo Gomez?
The outcome was: Not guilty
Which court heard State of Wisconsin v. Rodolfo Gomez?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, WI.
Who were the attorneys in State of Wisconsin v. Rodolfo Gomez?
Plaintiff's attorney: Kent Lovern and Nicholas Cerwin. Defendant's attorney: Michael Steinle.
When was State of Wisconsin v. Rodolfo Gomez decided?
This case was decided on February 13, 2015.