Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//March 22, 2017//

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WI Court of Appeals – District II

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. James Lamar Henderson

Case No.: 2016AP159

Officials: Neubauer, C.J., Reilly, P.J., and Gundrum, J.

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

James Lamar Henderson appeals pro se from an order denying his motion for postconviction relief. He contends that the circuit court erroneously admitted hearsay testimony in violation of his constitutional right to confrontation. He further contends that his trial counsel was ineffective. Finally, he contends that he is entitled to a new trial in the interest of justice. We reject Henderson’s arguments and affirm

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