2009AP1963-CR State v. Semlar

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//September 23, 2010//

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Criminal Procedure
Ineffective assistance

Monte Semlar appeals from a judgment convicting him of four counts of sexual assault and a drug charge, and from an order denying his motion for postconviction relief. The issues on appeal are whether: (1) trial counsel provided ineffective assistance by failing to explore redacted portions of the victim’s medical records; (2) the State failed to provide the defense with useful impeachment materials by redacting the victim’s medical records; (3) the circuit court erred in refusing to instruct the jury on a lesser-included sexual assault charge; and (4) the interests of justice require a new trial. We affirm for the reasons discussed below. This opinion will not be published.

2009AP1963-CR State v. Semlar

Dist IV, La Crosse County, Mulroy, J., Per Curiam

Attorneys: For Appellant: Hunt, Edward J., Milwaukee; For Respondent: Pray, Eileen W., Madison; Gruenke, Tim, La Crosse

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