WILLIAM G. CALLOW, J.
Plaintiff in error James Wentela (defendant) was convicted, following a jury trial, of second-degree murder contrary to sec. 940.02, Stats. 1975. On review he contends that an alleged confession made by him to a polygraph examiner was impermissibly obtained and, consequently, was erroneously admitted into evidence. We agree and reverse the judgment of conviction.
In the early morning of June 7, 1976, defendant and five companions were...
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