By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//September 29, 2011//
By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//September 29, 2011//
Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Criminal
Criminal Procedure — plea withdrawal — right to remain silent — sentencing
Candice Clark appeals a judgment convicting her of being party to the crime of multiple felonies, including second-degree reckless homicide, and an order denying her motion for postconviction relief. She contends that: (1) her plea was unknowingly entered because she did not fully understand the intent element of the homicide charge and the trial court did not advise her about a potential innocent bystander defense; (2) her confession was involuntary because it was induced by a threat that she would never see her children again and she was denied food, sleep, and medication for her diabetes while in custody; and (3) her sentence was unduly harsh. For the reasons discussed below, we reject each of these contentions and affirm. This opinion will not be published.
Dist IV, Columbia County, White, J., Per Curiam
Attorneys: For Appellant: Karpe, David R., Madison; For Respondent: Kohlwey, Jane E., Portage; Noet, Nancy A., Madison