Criminal Procedure — equal protection — mental health records — ineffective assistance

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

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Criminal Procedure — equal protection — mental health records — ineffective assistance

Britney M. Langlois appeals the judgment convicting her of first-degree intentional homicide and armed robbery, and appeals the order denying her postconviction motion. Langlois argues that she is entitled to a new trial because the trial court erred by: (1) denying her Batson challenge when the State struck an African-American juror from the panel;[1] (2) denying her pretrial motion for in camera review of a witness’ mental health records; (3) allowing the State to ask her, on cross-examination, whether she had ever shot a gun before; and (4) denying her postconviction motion, which argued that trial counsel was ineffective. We reject Langlois’ arguments and affirm.  Not recommended for publication in the official reports.

2011AP166-CR State v. Langlois

Dist IV, Milwaukee County, Moeser, J., Curley, P.J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Brehm, Philip J., Janesville; For Respondent: Kassel, Jeffrey J., Madison; Ozanne, Ismael R., Madison