2008AP1606 State v. Wagner

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Criminal Procedure
Judicial substitution; self-representation; ineffective assistance

Ronald Wagner appeals a judgment convicting him of second-degree sexual assault and an order denying his motion for postconviction relief. Wagner argues the trial court improperly denied his requests for substitution of judge and recusal and denied him his constitutional right of self‑representation. Wagner also argues the State violated his right to due process by destroying and suppressing evidence favorable to him.

Additionally, Wagner contends he received ineffective assistance from his trial attorneys. Finally, Wagner urges us to exercise our power of discretionary reversal, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 752.35. We reject Wagner’s arguments and affirm. This opinion will not be published.

2008AP1606 State v. Wagner

Dist III, St. Croix County, Vlack, J., Per Curiam

Attorneys: For Appellant: Wagner, Ronald Helmut, pro se; For Respondent: Johnson, Eric G., Hudson; Murphy, Anne Christenson, Madison

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