By: dmc-admin//October 7, 2002//
The State appeals the circuit court’s order for a new trial based on ineffective assistance of trial counsel.
Because we conclude that the totality of trial counsel’s representation in defense of Thiel was not constitutionally deficient, we reverse the circuit court’s order for a new trial.
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Dist IV, La Crosse County, Pasell, J., Roggensack, J.
Attorneys:
For Appellant: Loralee Clark, La Crosse; Susan M. Crawford, Madison
For Respondent: Bruce J. Rosen, Madison; Susan C. Blesener, Madison