Judicial Bias and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

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

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WI Court of Appeals – District III

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Michael Potts

Case No.: 2016AP1367-CR

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

Focus: Judicial Bias and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Michael Potts appeals a judgment of conviction for first-degree reckless homicide, felon in possession of a firearm, and two counts of felony bail jumping. He also appeals an order denying him postconviction relief. Potts contends judicial bias required the circuit court judge’s recusal. He also argues he is entitled to plea withdrawal because his pleas were induced by misleading advice from his counsel regarding eligibility for early release. We reject Potts’ arguments and 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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