Criminal Procedure — Confrontation Clause — ineffective assistance — other acts evidence

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

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Criminal Procedure — Confrontation Clause — ineffective assistance — other acts evidence

Joshua O’Keefe appeals a judgment of conviction for one count of domestic abuse, contrary to Wis. Stat. § 968.075, and one count of battery, contrary to Wis. Stat. § 940.09, and an order denying his motion for a new trial. He contends that the circuit court erred in denying his motion for new trial because: (1) his right to confrontation was denied; (2) other acts evidence was improperly admitted; and (3) his trial counsel was ineffective. O’Keefe also contends that this court should remand this case for a new trial in the interest of justice because the real controversy was not fully tried. For the reasons discussed below, this court affirms. This opinion will not be published.

2010AP2898-CR State v. O’Keefe

Dist IV, Portage County, Finn, J., Sherman, J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Grunder, Steven D., Madison; For Respondent: Knaapen, David R., Stevens Point; Weber, Gregory M., Madison