Criminal Procedure — ineffective assistance — new trials

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

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Criminal Procedure — ineffective assistance — new trials

Joshua Wells appeals a judgment convicting him of three counts of second-degree sexual assault and one count of false imprisonment. He also appeals an order denying his postconviction motion in which he alleged ineffective assistance of trial counsel. He argues: (1) the court improperly struck Wells’ testimony regarding his relationship with the victim six months before these crimes occurred; (2) his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to impeach the victim with a prior conviction and for failing to humanize Wells; and (3) this court should grant a new trial in the interest of justice. We reject these arguments and affirm the judgment and order. This opinion will not be published.

2011AP1547-CR State v. Wells

Dist III, Marathon County, Grau, J., Per Curiam

Attorneys: For Appellant: Kachinsky, Leonard D., Appleton; For Respondent: Heimerman, Kenneth J., Wausau; Kassel, Jeffrey J., Madison