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Criminal Procedure — ineffective assistance — new trials

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//September 9, 2014//

Criminal Procedure — ineffective assistance — new trials

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//September 9, 2014//

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

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Criminal Procedure — ineffective assistance — new trials

Leon Banks, pro se, appeals the judgment entered on a jury verdict convicting him of second-degree recklessly endangering safety while armed. He also appeals the order denying his postconviction claims. Banks argues that in determining that his trial lawyer did not give him constitutionally deficient representation, the trial court committed clear error when it considered a letter Banks wrote at the time of his sentencing admitting his guilt and expressing his remorse. Additionally, Banks argues that the trial court erred when it denied his request for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence. Finally, Banks submits that he should be granted a new trial in the interest of justice. We affirm. This opinion will not be published.

2013AP1814-CR State v. Banks

Dist I, Milwaukee County, Sankovitz, J., Per Curiam

Attorneys: For Appellant: Banks, Leon, pro se; For Respondent: Loebel, Karen A., Milwaukee; Noet, Nancy A., Madison

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