02-0527 State v. Gunderson

By: dmc-admin//June 25, 2002//

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William Gunderson appeals an order denying his postconviction motion to vacate his misdemeanor conviction for violating a domestic abuse injunction. Gunderson argues that the circuit court should have required him to appear in person for sentencing rather than permitting him to appear by telephone. However, Gunderson’s attorney appeared in person while Gunderson was on the telephone. We conclude that while the court erred by not receiving a written authorization from Gunderson, the error was harmless.

We therefore affirm the judgment.

Not recommended for publication in the official reports.

Dist III, Trempealeau County, Damon, J., Peterson, J.

Attorneys:

For Appellant: William Gunderson, Black River Falls

For Respondent: Peter P. Gierok, Whitehall; William P. Nemer, Whitehall

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