Wood County Case Number 2019CF000016 State of Wisconsin vs. Christopher J Gaffney

The defendant Christopher J Gaffney was found guilty of the following charge(s) in this case.

Possess w/ Intent-Amphetamine(>10-50g) [Modifiers: PTAC, Repeater, Second or Subsequent Offense], a class D felony, Wisconsin Statutes 961.41(1m)(e)3.
Possession of Cocaine/Coca(2nd+) [Modifiers: Repeater, PTAC], a class I felony, Wisconsin Statutes 961.41(3g)(c).
Vehicle Operator Flee/Elude Officer [Modifiers: Repeater], a class I felony, Wisconsin Statutes 346.04(3).

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.

Wood County Case Number 2019CF000016 State of Wisconsin vs. Christopher J Gaffney
Case summary

Filing date
01-14-2019

Case type
Criminal

Case status
Closed – Electronic filing

Defendant date of birth
09-05-1984

Address

Branch ID
1

DA case number
2019WD000083

Case(s) cross-referenced with this case
2019GF000719, 2018CF000245, 2019CF000017

Charges
Printable version

Responsible official
Potter, Gregory J.

Prosecuting agency
District Attorney

Prosecuting agency attorney
Knaapen, David R.

Defendant owes the court: $528.00

Count no. Statute Description Severity Disposition
1 961.41(1m)(e)3 Possess w/ Intent-Amphetamine(>10-50g) Felony D Guilty Due to Guilty Plea
Modifier: 939.05 PTAC
Modifier: 939.62(1)(c) Repeater
Modifier: 961.48(1)(a) Second or Subsequent Offense
2 961.41(3g)(c) Possession of Cocaine/Coca(2nd+) Felony I Guilty Due to Guilty Plea
Modifier: 939.62(1)(b) Repeater
Modifier: 939.05 PTAC
3 961.41(3g)(e) Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense) Felony I Charge Dismissed but Read In
Modifier: 939.62(1)(b) Repeater
Modifier: 939.05 PTAC
4 346.04(3) Vehicle Operator Flee/Elude Officer Felony I Guilty Due to Guilty Plea
Modifier: 939.62(1)(b) Repeater
5 961.573(1) Possess Drug Paraphernalia Misd. U Charge Dismissed but Read In
Modifier: 939.62(1)(a) Repeater
Modifier: 939.05 PTAC

The Defendant was charged with the following offense:

Count
1

Statute cite
961.41(1m)(e)3

Description
Possess w/ Intent-Amphetamine(>10-50g)

Severity
Felony D

Offense date
01-07-2019

Plea
Guilty on 04-11-2019

Charge modifier(s)
Statute Description
939.05 PTAC
939.62(1)(c) Repeater
961.48(1)(a) Second or Subsequent Offense

On 04-11-2019 there was a finding of:

Action
Guilty Due to Guilty Plea

Court official
Potter, Gregory J.

Notes

On 04-11-2019 the following was ordered:

Sentence
State Prison

Time
6 Years

Begin date

Notes
While incarcerated 25% of the inmate funds shall be applied to outstanding financial obligations. Not eligible for challenge incarceration program till after 4 years Concurrent with: with 18CF245

Sentence
Extended Supervision

Time
8 Years

Begin date

Notes
If probation or extended supervision is revoked or discharged with outstanding financial obligations, a civil judgment shall be entered against the defendant in favor of restitution victims and/or governmental entities for the balance due. All available enforcement actions will be used to collect the debt.

Condition Time Notes
Costs
Other Counseling deemed necessary DNA sample must be provided within 30 days

Count
2

Statute cite
961.41(3g)(c)

Description
Possession of Cocaine/Coca(2nd+)

Severity
Felony I

Offense date
01-07-2019

Plea
Guilty on 04-11-2019

Charge modifier(s)
Statute Description
939.62(1)(b) Repeater
939.05 PTAC

On 04-11-2019 there was a finding of:

Action
Guilty Due to Guilty Plea

Court official
Potter, Gregory J.

Notes

On 04-11-2019 the following was ordered:

Sentence
State Prison

Time
3 Years

Begin date

Notes
While incarcerated 25% of the inmate funds shall be applied to outstanding financial obligations. Not eligible for challenge incarceration program till after 4 years Concurrent with: with 18CF245

Sentence
Extended Supervision

Time
2 Years

Begin date

Notes
If probation or extended supervision is revoked or discharged with outstanding financial obligations, a civil judgment shall be entered against the defendant in favor of restitution victims and/or governmental entities for the balance due. All available enforcement actions will be used to collect the debt. Concurrent with: with 18CF245

Condition Time Notes
Costs
Other Counseling deemed necessary DNA sample must be provided within 30 days

Count
3

Statute cite
961.41(3g)(e)

Description
Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense)

Severity
Felony I

Offense date
01-07-2019

Plea

Charge modifier(s)
Statute Description
939.62(1)(b) Repeater
939.05 PTAC

On 04-11-2019 there was a finding of:

Action
Charge Dismissed but Read In

Court official
Potter, Gregory J.

Notes

Count
4

Statute cite
346.04(3)

Description
Vehicle Operator Flee/Elude Officer

Severity
Felony I

Offense date
01-07-2019

Plea
Guilty on 04-11-2019

Charge modifier(s)
Statute Description
939.62(1)(b) Repeater

On 04-11-2019 there was a finding of:

Action
Guilty Due to Guilty Plea

Court official
Potter, Gregory J.

Notes

On 04-11-2019 the following was ordered:

Sentence
State Prison

Time
3 Years

Begin date

Notes
While incarcerated 25% of the inmate funds shall be applied to outstanding financial obligations. Not eligible for challenge incarceration program till after 4 years Concurrent with: with 18CF245

Sentence
Extended Supervision

Time
2 Years

Begin date

Notes
If probation or extended supervision is revoked or discharged with outstanding financial obligations, a civil judgment shall be entered against the defendant in favor of restitution victims and/or governmental entities for the balance due. All available enforcement actions will be used to collect the debt. Concurrent with: with 18CF245

Condition Time Notes
Costs
Other Counseling deemed necessary DNA sample must be provided within 30 days

Count
5

Statute cite
961.573(1)

Description
Possess Drug Paraphernalia

Severity
Misd. U

Offense date
01-07-2019

Plea

Charge modifier(s)
Statute Description
939.62(1)(a) Repeater
939.05 PTAC

On 04-11-2019 there was a finding of:

Action
Charge Dismissed but Read In

Court official
Potter, Gregory J.

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
1 961.41(1m)(e)4 Possess w/Intent-Amphetamine (>50g) Information Filed
2 961.41(3g)(c) Possession of Cocaine/Coca(2nd+) Information Filed
3 961.41(3g)(e) Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense) Information Filed
4 346.04(3) Vehicle Operator Flee/Elude Officer Information Filed
5 961.573(1) Possess Drug Paraphernalia Information Filed
Defendant

Defendant name
Gaffney, Christopher J

Date of birth
09-05-1984

Sex
Male

Race
Caucasian

Address

JUSTIS ID

Fingerprint ID

Attorneys
Attorney name Entered Withdrawn
Grubofski, Gavin 01-18-2019 11-22-2019

Citations
Citation BC2131533

Defendant name
Gaffney, Christopher J

Date of birth
09-05-1984

Sex
Male

Address

Bond amount

Deposit type
None

Appearance date and time
02-14-2019 09:00 am

Mandatory
Yes

Plate number
ADP4815

State
WI

Expiration
2019

VIN
1J4GW48S92C328569

Issuing agency
Marshfield Police Dept.

Officer name

Violation date
01-07-2019

MPH over

Plaintff agency
State of Wisconsin

Ordinance or statute
Statute

Statute
346.04(3)

Charge description
Vehicle Operator Flee/Elude Officer

Severity
Felony I

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
11-22-2019 Notice of Completion
06-27-2019 Written explanation of determinate sentence

Additional text:
Amended to correct confinement time to concurrent

05-20-2019 Transcript

Additional text:
Plea and Sentence Hearing 4/11/19 C. Toellner

04-17-2019 Other papers

Additional text:
DNA – Proof of Submission

04-15-2019 Assessment Report
04-15-2019 Judgment of conviction Potter, Gregory J.
04-11-2019 Written explanation of determinate sentence
04-11-2019 Plea questionnaire, waiver of rights
04-11-2019 Notice and acknowledge of def voting ineligibility
04-11-2019 Order Collection Biological Specimen DNA Analysis Potter, Gregory J.
04-11-2019 Dispositional order/judgment Potter, Gregory J.
04-11-2019 Plea hearing Potter, Gregory J. Toellner, Chris

Additional text:
01:42 PM Defendant Christopher J Gaffney in court with attorney Gavin Grubofski. Defendant Christopher J Gaffney in custody. Craig Lambert appeared for the State of Wisconsin. State recites the joint agreement on the record and no PSI is requested. Attorney Grubofski agrees.

03-21-2019 Notice of hearing

Additional text:
Plea date on April 11, 2019 at 01:45 pm.

03-20-2019 Notice of hearing

Additional text:
Plea date on April 11, 2019 at 10:00 am.

02-28-2019 Jury instructions

Additional text:
State’s Checklist

01-22-2019 Preliminary hearing and Arraignment Potter, Gregory J. Collins, Kim

Additional text:
08:20 AM Defendant Christopher J Gaffney in court with attorney Gavin Grubofski. Defendant Christopher J Gaffney in custody. David R. Knaapen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Officer Michael Topness is sworn and questioned by Attorney Knaapen. Testifies to attempting to initiate a traffic stop on the defendant’s vehicle and the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed. Testifies that defendant was the driver of the vehicle. Witness identifies the defendant in the courtroom. Testifies to conducting an inventory on the impounded vehicle. Testifies to the items located per the inventory. Testifies to the testing conducted on the substances. Testifies that due to his training he determined that the substance were to be used for distribution. Cross-examination by Attorney Grubofski. Questions witness regarding any items found on the defendant’s person. Court finds probable cause to believe that a felony was committed and that the defendant committed it. Bond is continued. Final pre-trial scheduled for March 22, 2019 at 10:00 am.

01-22-2019 Information
01-17-2019 Demand for Discovery and Inspection – Defendant
01-17-2019 Public defender order appointing counsel
01-15-2019 Proof of service
01-14-2019 Notice of hearing

Additional text:
Preliminary hearing and Arraignment on January 22, 2019 at 08:15 am.

01-14-2019 Video conferencing Brazeau, Nicholas J., Jr. Peterson, Michelle
01-14-2019 Initial appearance Brazeau, Nicholas J., Jr. Peterson, Michelle

Additional text:
01:40 PM Defendant Christopher J Gaffney in court, in custody. David R. Knaapen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Christopher J Gaffney appeared by video means. Bound over for further proceedings.

01-14-2019 Electronic Filing Notice
01-14-2019 Case initiated by electronic filing
01-14-2019 Complaint filed Potter, Gregory J.

Additional text:
MDPD 19-303

01-10-2019 Cash bond signed

Additional text:
19-303/$30,000.00 Absolute sobriety/ Defendant REFUSED to sign Note: No address or phone number

01-09-2019 Probable cause statement /judicial determination Brazeau, Nicholas J., Jr.

Additional text:
19-303

01-09-2019 Cash bond set for Gaffney, Christopher J $30,000.00

Additional text:
Absolute sobriety

01-09-2019 Bail/bond hearing Brazeau, Nicholas J., Jr. Peterson, Michelle
Total receivables

Court assessments Adjustments Paid to the court Probation/other agency amount Balance due to court Due date
$1,554.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,026.00 $528.00
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