02-0694-CR State v. Whitman

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

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Bradley S. Whitman was convicted on drug charges after being convicted in a separate trial on a homicide charge stemming from the same incident. Whitman argues that he is entitled to a new trial on the drug charges because: (1) he was compelled to appear in jail clothes at trial; (2) his trial counsel provided ineffective assistance in allowing him to appear in jail clothes; and (3) the jury was prejudiced by extraneous information. Alternatively, Whitman seeks resentencing, arguing that the judge was improperly influenced by the homicide conviction, resulting in an unduly harsh sentence.

We reject these arguments and affirm the judgment of conviction and order denying postconviction relief.

Not recommended for publication in the official reports.

Dist III, Price County, Fox, J., Peterson, J.

Attorneys:

For Appellant: Joseph L. Sommers, Madison

For Respondent: James M. Freimuth, Madison; Patrick G. Schilling, Phillips

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