Criminal Procedure — new trials — newly discovered evidence — ineffective assistance

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

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Criminal Procedure — new trials — newly discovered evidence — ineffective assistance

Oscar Thomas appeals from judgments convicting him of first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree sexual assault and false imprisonment arising out of the death of his former wife and from an order denying his postconviction motion seeking a new trial. On appeal, Thomas argues the circuit court should have suppressed his first statement to police because it was involuntary and given without Miranda warnings. He also argues that his trial counsel was ineffective and that he presented newly discovered evidence postconviction. We reject these claims and affirm the judgments and the order. This opinion will not be published.

2010AP1606-CR State v. Thomas

Dist II, Kenosha County, Schroeder, J., Per Curiam

Attorneys: For Appellant: Bonneson, Paul G., Milwaukee; For Respondent: Zapf, Robert D., Kenosha; Freimuth, James M., Madison