01-2685-CR State v. Tiggs

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John D. Tiggs, Jr. appeals from an order denying his motion to change a judgment of conviction to reflect his legal name, Akinbo Jihad Suru Hashim, rather than his given name.

We hold that whether there is a positive right to the use of his legal name on a legal document depends on the facts of each case.

We agree with the trial court that by answering to his former name in a two-year-long criminal matter and filing motions in that matter under his former name, Tiggs has forfeited the right to have his judgment of conviction changed to reflect the legal name.

Given the facts presented, the trial court reasonably concluded that if the motion were granted, it would create much confusion within the court system, the criminal justice system and the Department of Corrections, especially if that person were later placed on parole or supervision.

Affirmed.

Recommended for publication in the official reports.

Dist II, Racine County, Flynn, J., Brown, J.

Attorneys:

For Appellant: John D. Tiggs Jr., Boscobel

For Respondent: Michael E. Nieskes, Racine