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Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//August 31, 2016//

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//August 31, 2016//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Sakajust K. Scott

Case No.: 2015AP1154-CR

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

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Sakajust K. Scott appeals a judgment of conviction entered after a jury found him guilty of first-degree intentional homicide while using a dangerous weapon. He also appeals an order denying postconviction relief. He claims his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to seek suppression of his custodial statement on the ground that he invoked his right to counsel at the time of his arrest. The trial court rejected his claim without a hearing, and we affirm.

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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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