Eau Claire County Case Number 2019CF000351 State of Wisconsin vs. John R. Ellis

The defendant was charged with both OWI (7th Offense) and Operating w/ PAC (7th Offense). The defendant was found guilty of OWI (7th Offense) and the other charge, Operating w/ PAC (7th Offense) was dismissed by the court.

John R. Ellis was found guilty of OWI (7th Offense), a class F felony, Wisconsin Statutes 346.63(1)(a).

Charge(s) in this case were read in to this or other case(s). A “read in” charge is a charge that is dismissed as part of a plea agreement, however:

The defendant agrees to have the court consider the charge(s) when sentencing for another crime, under Wis. Stats. 973.20(1g)(b); and
The defendant cannot be prosecuted for these charge(s) in the future.

Eau Claire County Case Number 2019CF000351 State of Wisconsin vs. John R. Ellis
Case summary

Filing date
03-12-2019

Case type
Criminal

Case status
Closed – Electronic filing

Defendant date of birth
01-28-1968

Address
284 Aster Ln, Altoona, WI 54720

Branch ID
1

DA case number
2019EC000749

Case(s) cross-referenced with this case
2019TR001984

Charges
Printable version

Responsible official
Manydeeds, John F.

Prosecuting agency
District Attorney

Prosecuting agency attorney
Beranek, Angela Lynn

Defendant owes the court: $213.00

Count no. Statute Description Severity Disposition
1 346.63(1)(a) OWI (7th Offense) Felony F Guilty Due to No Contest Plea
2 343.44(1)(b) Operating While Revoked (Rev due to alc/contr subst/refusal) Misd. U Charge Dismissed but Read In
3 346.63(1)(b) Operating w/ PAC (7th Offense) Felony F Charge Dismissed but Read In

The Defendant was charged with the following offense:

Count
1

Statute cite
346.63(1)(a)

Description
OWI (7th Offense)

Severity
Felony F

Offense date
02-08-2019

Plea
No Contest on 08-02-2019

On 08-02-2019 there was a finding of:

Action
Guilty Due to No Contest Plea

Court official
Cameron, Roderick A.

Notes

On 08-02-2019 the following was ordered:

Sentence
State Prison

Time
3 Years

Begin date

Notes

Sentence
Extended Supervision

Time
3 Years

Begin date

Notes

Condition Time Notes
Costs
Prohibitions No alcohol, no entry into any bars or taverns, no illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia.
Other Programming, counseling and treatment per agent. Provide DNA sample and pay fee

Sentence
Alcohol assessment

Time

Begin date

Notes
Comply with recommendations

Sentence
DOT License Revoked

Time
1 Life

Begin date
08-02-2019

Notes

Sentence
Ignition interlock

Time
24 Months

Begin date

Notes

Count
2

Statute cite
343.44(1)(b)

Description
Operating While Revoked (Rev due to alc/contr subst/refusal)

Severity
Misd. U

Offense date
02-08-2019

Plea

On 08-02-2019 there was a finding of:

Action
Charge Dismissed but Read In

Court official
Cameron, Roderick A.

Notes

Count
3

Statute cite
346.63(1)(b)

Description
Operating w/ PAC (7th Offense)

Severity
Felony F

Offense date
02-08-2019

Plea

On 08-02-2019 there was a finding of:

Action
Charge Dismissed but Read In

Court official
Cameron, Roderick A.

Notes

Charge history

This history reflects charges that were issued by the District Attorney earlier in the case. Current charges can be seen above. Changes to charges can be made for many reasons, often based on the District Attorney’s ongoing assessment of the case. The case file may contain more information. Unless a Judgment of Conviction is entered, the defendant is presumed innocent of all charges.
Count Statute Description Replaced by
1 346.63(1)(a) OWI (7th Offense) Information Filed
2 343.44(1)(b) Operating While Revoked (Rev due to alc/contr subst/refusal) Information Filed
Defendant

Defendant name
Ellis, John R.

Date of birth
01-28-1968

Sex
Male

Race
Caucasian

Address (last updated 03-12-2019)
284 Aster Ln, Altoona, WI 54720

JUSTIS ID

Fingerprint ID

Attorneys
Attorney name Entered
Laman, William Frederick 04-03-2019

Also known as
Name Type Date of birth
Ellis, John Robert Also known as

Citations
Citation BD1666663

Defendant name
Ellis, John R.

Date of birth
01-28-1968

Sex
Male

Address (last updated 03-12-2019)
284 Aster Ln, Altoona, WI 54720

Bond amount

Deposit type
None

Appearance date and time
03-12-2019 11:00 am

Mandatory
Yes

Plate number
LM3226

State
WI

Expiration
2020

VIN
1FTRW08L21KC31069

Issuing agency
City of Eau Claire

Officer name
Knopp, Benjamin

Violation date
02-08-2019

MPH over

Plaintff agency
State of Wisconsin

Ordinance or statute
Statute

Statute
346.63(1)(a)

Charge description
OWI (7th, 8th or 9th)

Severity
Felony F

Citation BD1666674

Defendant name
Ellis, John R.

Date of birth
01-28-1968

Sex
Male

Address (last updated 03-12-2019)
284 Aster Ln, Altoona, WI 54720

Bond amount

Deposit type
None

Appearance date and time
03-12-2019 11:00 am

Mandatory
Yes

Plate number
LM3226

State
WI

Expiration
2020

VIN
1FTRW08L21KC31069

Issuing agency
City of Eau Claire

Officer name
Knopp, Benjamin

Violation date
02-08-2019

MPH over

Plaintff agency
State of Wisconsin

Ordinance or statute
Statute

Statute
343.44(1)(b)

Charge description
Operating While Revoked (Rev due to alc/contr subst/refusal)

Severity
Misd. U

Citation BD1666685

Defendant name
Ellis, John R.

Date of birth
01-28-1968

Sex
Male

Address (last updated 03-12-2019)
284 Aster Ln, Altoona, WI 54720

Bond amount

Deposit type
None

Appearance date and time
03-29-2019 11:00 am

Mandatory
Yes

Plate number
LM3226

State
WI

Expiration
2020

VIN
1FTRW08L21KC31069

Issuing agency
City of Eau Claire

Officer name
Knopp, Benjamin

Violation date
02-08-2019

MPH over

Plaintff agency
State of Wisconsin

Ordinance or statute
Statute

Statute
346.63(1)(b)

Charge description
Operating w/ PAC (7th, 8th or 9th)

Severity
Felony F

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
08-05-2019 Order for intox driver assessment and safety plan Manydeeds, John F.
08-05-2019 Assessment Report
08-05-2019 Judgment of conviction Nelson, Kathryn
08-05-2019 Transcript

Additional text:
Plea and Sentencing Hearing, 08/02/19

08-02-2019 Written explanation of determinate sentence Nelson, Kathryn
08-02-2019 Dispositional order/judgment Cameron, Roderick A.
08-02-2019 Guilty plea questionnaire/plea advisement form Nelson, Kathryn

Additional text:
Includes Addendum to Plea Questionnaire and Waiver of Rights.

08-02-2019 Appeal rights/info on postconviction relief Nelson, Kathryn
08-02-2019 Plea/sentencing hearing Cameron, Roderick A. Olson, Maridee

Additional text:
Reserve Judge Roderick Cameron for Branch 1 Intake. 03:00 PM Defendant John R. Ellis in court with Attorney William Frederick Laman. Angela Lynn Beranek appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Agreement has been reached. Defendant pleads No Contest to Count 1. Defendant is advised of charges, maximum penalties, elements of the crime(s) and constitutional rights. Priors acknowledged. Court accepts plea and finds defendant guilty. Remaining charges are dismissed and read in. Sentence: 3 years Initial Confinement 3 years Extended Supervision -1 Day Credit Lifetime revocation of DL AODA Court Costs including $37.00 BD Programming per agent No alcohol, no entry into any bars or taverns, no illegal drugs Is eligible for substance abuse program but not the challenge incarceration program

07-25-2019 Other papers

Additional text:
Attachment 7 – Support letters from Dorothy Schroeder, Bob Kleven, Kevin Gingras, Mike Richards, Jamey Jacobson, Terry Strand and Jim Miller

07-25-2019 Other papers

Additional text:
Attachment 6 – Wisconsin Profile Document

07-25-2019 Other papers

Additional text:
Attachment 5 – Part 2 of 2

07-25-2019 Other papers

Additional text:
Attachment 4 – Part 1 of 2

07-25-2019 Other papers

Additional text:
Attachment 3 – More Additional Articles

07-25-2019 Other papers

Additional text:
Attachment 2 – Additional Articles

07-25-2019 Other papers

Additional text:
Attachment 1 – Articles

07-25-2019 Memorandum

Additional text:
Defendant’s Memorandum of Law for Sentencing

07-25-2019 Letters/correspondence

Additional text:
Dated 07/25/19 from Atty William Laman to Court regarding submitting attachments of Defendant’s Memorandum of Law for Sentencing, letters in support and articles which the defense would like reviewed prior to the hearing set for August 2, 2019.

05-24-2019 Notice of hearing

Additional text:
Status conference on August 2, 2019 at 03:00 pm.

05-24-2019 Status conference Manydeeds, John F. Jeske, Kaurie J

Additional text:
10:08 AM. John R. Ellis appeared with Attorney William Laman. State by Gary King, DA. Status conference set for August 2, 2019 at 3:00 PM

04-22-2019 Letters/correspondence

Additional text:
Undated from Dorothy Schroeder to Court as a character reference letter.

04-16-2019 Notice of hearing

Additional text:
Status conference on May 24, 2019 at 10:15 am.

04-16-2019 Arraignment Manydeeds, John F. Olson, Maridee

Additional text:
09:47 AM Defendant John R. Ellis in court with Attorney William Laman. Benjamin Webster, ADA appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Waives reading of the Information. Not guilty pleas entered and accepted by the Court. Refer to JA for scheduling STC and JT.

04-03-2019 Brief

Additional text:
Defendant’s Brief in Support of Motion for Discovery

04-03-2019 Demand for Discovery – Defendant
04-03-2019 Demand for Discovery – Defendant
04-03-2019 Information

Additional text:
adding Count 3: Operating with PAC (7th Offense)

04-03-2019 eFiled Document Fee Paid $20.00

Additional text:
Adjustment Number: 19A 095602, Payable Number: 231452, Receipt Number: 19R 010192, Amount: $20.00

04-03-2019 Notice of retainer

Additional text:
by Atty William Laman

04-02-2019 Notice of hearing

Additional text:
Arraignment on April 16, 2019 at 09:30 am.

04-02-2019 Waiver of preliminary hearing Gabler, William M Olson, Maridee

Additional text:
02:11 PM. Defendant John R. Ellis in court with Attorney William Frederick Laman. Meri C. Larson appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Defendant waives right to a preliminary hearing and Court accepts waiver. Branch 1 to schedule. Arraignment scheduled for April 16, 2019 at 09:30 am.

03-12-2019 Notes

Additional text:
Blood drawn an Mayo Hospital ($36.00)

03-12-2019 Signature bond signed Knutson, Christie M. $5,000.00

Additional text:
Conditions: Defendant to maintain absolute sobriety. Defendant not to consume/possess any alcohol or go into any taverns or bars. Defendant to report to Community Transition Center (CTC) for testing and/or programming.

03-12-2019 Initial appearance Harless, Sarah Thomas, Becky

Additional text:
(Case called at 11:11 AM) Defendant John R. Ellis appears with Attorney William Laman. Attorney Kelly Mandelstein appears for the State of Wisconsin. Defense waives reading of Complaint. Time limits for preliminary hearing waived. Preliminary hearing: 4/02/19 at 2:00 PM

03-12-2019 Signature bond set for Ellis, John R. $5,000.00

Additional text:
Conditions: Defendant to maintain absolute sobriety. Defendant not to consume/possess any alcohol or go into any taverns, bars. Defendant to report to Community Transition Center (CTC) for testing and/or programming.

03-12-2019 Change of address notification for Ellis, John R.

Additional text:
ADDRESS INFO for John R. Ellis Current: 284 Aster Ln, Altoona, WI 54720 United States (Effective: 03-12-2019) Prior: 425 1/2 Farwell St, Eau Claire, WI 54701

03-12-2019 Notice of assignment of judge Schaffer, Susan
03-12-2019 Electronic Filing Notice
03-12-2019 Case initiated by electronic filing
03-12-2019 Complaint filed
Total receivables

Court assessments Adjustments Paid to the court Probation/other agency amount Balance due to court Due date
$555.00 $0.00 $0.00 $342.00 $213.00
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