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Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Sufficiency of Evidence

By: Derek Hawkins//September 18, 2017//

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Sufficiency of Evidence

By: Derek Hawkins//September 18, 2017//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Michael Prince Cotton

Case No.: 2016AP1263-CR

Officials: Kessler, Brash and Dugan, JJ.

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Sufficiency of Evidence

Michael Prince Cotton appeals a judgment convicting him of four counts of first-degree sexual assault. He also appeals orders denying his motions for postconviction relief. Cotton argues: (1) he received ineffective assistance of counsel; (2) there was insufficient evidence to support the convictions; and (3) his right to a speedy trial was violated. We resolve these issues against Cotton. Accordingly, 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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