APPLETON — A former Appleton guardian accused of stealing about $500,000 from his elderly and disabled clients wants a judge to toss the felony case because of unreasonable delays in his prosecution.The attorney for Jeffrey M. Schend filed a motion for dismissal in Outagamie County Court on Wednesday.
Schend was charged in May 2011 and demanded a speedy trial in July. His trial was first scheduled for September, but a judge granted prosecutors a postponement so a forensic accountant could investigate Schend’s financial practices.
Michael Petersen, attorney for Schend, said he met with the forensic accountant in March, but hasn’t received a report on the findings. During a court hearing in March, attorneys said the accountant’s review was complete.
“Clearly, it is not the role of the judiciary to baby-sit cases while they are investigated by the state,” wrote Petersen, who also is asking for a ruling that would prohibit prosecutors from refiling charges in the future. “The defendant deserves his day in court.”
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The audacity!
ReplyDeleteThe nerve is right. I hope the judge quashes this effort right away.
ReplyDeleteWhat a coward! Jeffrey Schend is afraid to face the music. I hope he gets the most severe penalty possible!
ReplyDeleteJeffrey Schend stole all that money because nobody's watching. Surely this should wake up the state of WI and get them to reform their laws and open guardianship records.
ReplyDeleteI don't see how the case can be dismissed, there's at least $500,000 involved.
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