Abuse of Discretion – Motion Denial

By: Derek Hawkins//May 9, 2017//

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WI Court of Appeals – District III

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Dannis L. Mitchell

Case No.: 2016P816-CR

Officials: Stark, P.J., Hruz and Seidl, JJ.

Focus: Abuse of Discretion – Motion Denial

Dennis Mitchell appeals judgments convicting him of soliciting prostitution and attempted kidnapping. He also appeals an order denying his postconviction motion. Mitchell argues: (1) the circuit court should have granted his motion to sever trial on the two charges; and (2) the court improperly exercised its discretion by ordering Mitchell to register as a sex offender. We affirm the judgments and order.

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