If a preliminary examination has been had and the defendant has been discharged, the district attorney may file another complaint if the district attorney has or discovers additional evidence.
Wis. Stat. § 970.04
Second examination
Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case 198 Wis. 2d 516 - State v. Williams (1996)
Most recently applied in State v. Gillespie (January 2005)
1993 a. 486
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