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Motion for Reconsideration – Machner Hearing

By: Derek Hawkins//August 4, 2015//

Motion for Reconsideration – Machner Hearing

By: Derek Hawkins//August 4, 2015//

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Criminal

WI Court of Appeals – District I

Officials: Curley, P.J., Brennan and Bradley, JJ.

Motion for Reconsideration – Machner Hearing

2014AP2395-CR State of Wisconsin v. Duanne D. Townsend

Appellant Duanne D. Townsend appeals from a judgment of conviction entered on jury verdicts for one count of first-degree intentional homicide by use of a dangerous weapon, two counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide by use of a dangerous weapon, and two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, contrary to WIS. STAT. §§ 940.01(1)(a), 939.63(1)(b), 939.32, and 941.29(2) (2011-12). He also appeals from orders denying his postconviction motion and motion for reconsideration. Townsend seeks a new trial in the interest of justice on grounds that the real controversy was not fully tried. In the alternative, he argues that he is entitled to a Machner hearing on his postconviction motion. We affirm.

Decision

Affirmed. Per Curiam.

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Attorney Derek A. Hawkins is the managing partner at Hawkins Law Offices LLC, where he heads up the firm’s startup law practice. He specializes in business formation, corporate governance, intellectual property protection, private equity and venture capital funding and mergers & acquisitions. Check out the website at www.hawkins-lawoffices.com or contact them at 262-737-8825.

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