(Kenosha County Sheriff)
Kenosha, Wis. — Less than two weeks after being sentenced to 15 months in jail for grooming a middle school student, former Kenosha teacher Christian J. Enwright has formally initiated a legal challenge to the punishment.
On Thursday, Enwright’s attorneys filed a “Notice of Intent to Pursue Postconviction Relief” — a routine legal filing that signals the defense plans to ask Judge Gerad Dougvillo to reconsider the sentence, or, if that fails, to appeal it to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.
Enwright’s brother, Grant Enwright, also ordered an expedited copy of the sentencing transcript this week, a move that suggests the defense team is preparing to file a motion in the coming weeks requesting a new sentence.
Enwright is currently serving a 15-month jail term imposed by Dougvillo on July 2, following his guilty plea to 15 counts of disorderly conduct. The judge denied Huber privileges, meaning Enwright cannot leave jail for work or childcare. The underlying charges involved inappropriate and manipulative Snapchat messages sent to a then-14-year-old student, now 15, identified by the pseudonym Holly.
To obtain postconviction relief in Wisconsin, a defendant must show that the sentencing judge made a legal error or abused their discretion — a legal standard that is exceptionally difficult to meet. According to legal experts, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals rarely overturns sentences, especially those involving misdemeanors.
If Enwright’s legal team files a motion for re-sentencing and Judge Dougvillo denies it, the case may be appealed. But multiple defense attorneys tell Kenosha County Eye that such efforts are usually unsuccessful and amount to a long-shot challenge.
“This is likely a waste of Enwright’s money,” one Kenosha-area attorney said, noting the strength and clarity of Judge Dougvillo’s justification during sentencing.
The court previously heard victim impact statements from Holly and her father, as well as a stern critique from the judge directed at clergy members who had written letters in support of Enwright. Dougvillo called a letter from Holly’s friend “the most impactful” of all.
The Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office, led by DA Xavier Solis, had requested a one-year sentence. Judge Dougvillo went beyond that recommendation, calling the conduct serious and the consequences lasting. Assistant District Attorney Sarah Norkus, who prosecuted the case, told KCE the sentence was just and appropriate.
Enwright remains in custody at the Kenosha County Detention Center. The federal civil lawsuit filed by Holly’s family against Enwright and the Kenosha Unified School District is ongoing.
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Every criminal/loser does. By the time he is finished with how long the post conviction takes he will be out.
I still can’t comprehend how these pedophiles get such light sentences for going after kids. Should be even worse consequences when it’s a teacher put in a trusted position
Because he didn’t commit any crime, that’s why. The prosecutor’s office had to ram it into “disorderly conduct.” That statute encompasses virtually all conduct, and gives way too much power to the state.
Seriously!!! You must not have read the same articles on this douche bag that I have read!!
The judge let him off easy with only 15 months!! This sicko should get at least 5 years for what he put this poor girl through!! I can’t wait to see what happens with the lawsuit!! This guy and his fugly wife won’t have a pot to piss in!! I think she probably only got pregnant because she was hoping it would keep him from going to jail!!
Guess what!! It did work and he didn’t get Huber privileges either, which was a win-win, except for the jail time not being longer!! Maybe the judge can sentence him to serve more than 15 months with them trying to get him to change his decision!!! The facts don’t lie!! They need to accept the truth and call it a day!!!
Hopefully you feel the same way when a predator is trying to fuck your daughter or granddaughter too.
In this case, if this guy and his actions were ever exposed, it is thanks to the EYE. How he is charged and sentenced is up to the judiciary, but let’s remember that Kevin exposed a lot of dirt that had been hidden under the rug over these past years. This flirtatious groomer of minors is just one of them.
Thanks KM!
In this case, if this guy and his actions were ever exposed, it is thanks to the EYE. How he is charged and sentenced is up to the judiciary, but let’s remember that Kevin exposed a lot of dirt that had been hidden under the rug over these past years. This flirtatious groomer of minors is just one of them.
Thanks KM!
Patience is a virtue. Sometimes the comments take a minute to show. Hopefully this helps you in the future.
Nice try, troll. No one thinks you’re witty.
I’m hoping I will have the opportunity to smile at him wasting his money to reduce an already too lenient sentence.
I am sure his church will be giving him money for his defense.
That doesn’t even make any sense, but okay …
Because you are uninformed. Also known as ignorant.
This pedo and his enabling wife need to be locked up for much longer.
He ca move into the Kings motel when he gets out. That is where they like to put all the terrible pedos.
Be careful when you’re at the Ren Faire.
What an entitled dickhead.
Let’s sort this out.
The reason Enwright was prosecuted for disorderly conduct is because the state statutes don’t cover what he did anywhere else. This isn’t the first time the statutes fell short and this will provide the legislature with an incentive to change the law. Rep. Nedweski likes putting out press releases. Maybe she can do some work now and try to fix this.
The defense attorneys are essentially required to file the notice of intent to pursue post conviction relief. Doesn’t mean that they will but they have to cover their butt by doing it.
He’s as entitled as his wife is in denial. Unless she gets off on it.
Any person who is sitting in jail for any crime would make this appeal if able. Who wouldn’t want a shot at a reduced sentence? Nothing to see here…
He is very lucky that all these infamous actions were resolved within the court system, instead of a parent choosing to handle it the old-fashioned way. Mr. Teacher Groomer should be grateful that parents didn’t pay him a visit. By the way, who hired this guy? Who trusted him with our kids?
Indeed!
Only a dirty woke lib would come to this pedo’s defense. After all, according to them, “love is love”.
It’s well past time for these sissy ass parents to start bringing street justice! You’d be reading about ME in the eye with a smiling picture posted above. WAKE UP PARENTS! THEY ARE AFTER OUR KIDS!
This guy is scum and has been for a long time, He has no respect for the law, HE should have never contacted a child out of school that is wrong, His intention where obvious, anyone who thinks he wasn’t looking for some kind of physical contact is a fool. if this was your daughter or relative you would think alot different. he should have gotten alot more then 15 m in jail, His wife should have gotten charges also with obstruction,
When i went to school I never had contact with a teacher outside of school hours or school activities , Why is this even a thing , Why would a teacher access a student social media account or phone via text , That is a line there that should have never been crossed by a teacher or any adult in that role NEVER !!!
Because they want our children! Pedophiles run the world!
He’s about to find out what happens to men that talk to and groom little girls. Jail is going to be a life lesson for him and probably not the lesson he expected