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Moeser v. Wisconsin

Petition for certiorari denied on June 12, 2023

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
22-1018 Wis. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2022

Issue: Whether a sheriff (1) who indisputably did not make an oral or written oath or affirmation to anyone and (2) who falsely signed a pre-printed affidavit stating that he had been "first duly sworn on oath," (3) which was in turn notarized by a fellow law enforcement officer who also falsely asserted in the jurat that the affidavit had been "sworn to," nevertheless "supported [the warrant application] by Oath or affirmation" for purposes of the Fourth Amendment because "the [original] officer was impressed with th[e] obligation" to tell the truth.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
02/08/2023Application (22A732) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from February 21, 2023 to April 22, 2023, submitted to Justice Barrett.
02/09/2023Application (22A732) granted by Justice Barrett extending the time to file until April 22, 2023.
04/18/2023Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due May 22, 2023)
05/09/2023Waiver of right of respondent Wisconsin to respond filed.
05/23/2023DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/8/2023.
06/12/2023Petition DENIED.