Criminal Procedure — plea withdrawal — right to remain silent — sentencing

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Criminal

Criminal Procedure — plea withdrawal — right to remain silent — sentencing

Candice Clark appeals a judgment convicting her of being party to the crime of multiple felonies, including second-degree reckless homicide, and an order denying her motion for postconviction relief. She contends that: (1) her plea was unknowingly entered because she did not fully understand the intent element of the homicide charge and the trial court did not advise her about a potential innocent bystander defense; (2) her confession was involuntary because it was induced by a threat that she would never see her children again and she was denied food, sleep, and medication for her diabetes while in custody; and (3) her sentence was unduly harsh. For the reasons discussed below, we reject each of these contentions and affirm. This opinion will not be published.

2009AP3154-CR State v. Clark

Dist IV, Columbia County, White, J., Per Curiam

Attorneys: For Appellant: Karpe, David R., Madison; For Respondent: Kohlwey, Jane E., Portage; Noet, Nancy A., Madison