Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

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

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Ricardo Rivera

Case No.: 2017AP191-CR

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

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Ricardo Rivera appeals a judgment of conviction and an order denying his motion for postconviction relief. Rivera argues his trial attorney was constitutionally ineffective when he failed to ensure that the circuit court read to the jury WIS JI—CRIMINAL 315 (2001), relating to a defendant’s right not to testify in a criminal proceeding. We conclude Rivera has failed to establish prejudice stemming from his attorney’s alleged deficiency. Accordingly, we affirm.

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