State v. Williquette

Terri Williquette (defendant) was indicted on two counts of child abuse after knowingly leaving her two minor children with her husband despite his repeated sexual abuse, beatings, and mistreatment of them. She moved to dismiss, arguing she could only be charged if she personally committed the abuse. The trial court agreed and dismissed the indictment; the court of appeals reversed, holding she could instead be charged with aiding and abetting. The Wisconsin Supreme Court granted review.