Newly Discovered Evidence

By: Derek Hawkins//March 1, 2017//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Lamar M. Robinson

Case No.: 2015AP2021-CR

Officials: Lundsten, Sherman and Blanchard, JJ.

Focus: Newly Discovered Evidence

Lamar Robinson appeals an order of the circuit court denying his motion for postconviction relief without an evidentiary hearing. Robinson contends that he is entitled to a new trial on the basis of newly discovered evidence and his trial counsel’s ineffectiveness. Robinson also contends that this court should exercise its discretion under WIS. STAT. § 752.35 (2015-16)1 and order a new trial in the interest of justice. We reject Robinson’s arguments and affirm.

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