Criminal Procedure — juror bias

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//May 8, 2012//

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Criminal

Criminal Procedure — juror bias

Demone Alexander appeals from a judgment of conviction for first-degree intentional homicide while armed and for possession of a firearm by a felon. Alexander also appeals from an order denying his motions for postconviction relief. Alexander contends that: (1) the trial court erred when it interviewed two jurors in his absence and subsequently dismissed those jurors, thereby denying Alexander his due process right to be present during jury selection; (2) his trial counsel was ineffective with regard to her handling of a defense witness; and (3) newly discovered evidence warrants a new trial. We affirm. Not recommended for publication in the official reports.

2011AP394-CR State v. Alexander

Dist I, Milwaukee County, Ashley, J., Kessler, J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Koesser, Hans P., Kenosha; For Respondent: Balistreri, Thomas J., Madison; Loebel, Karen A., Milwaukee

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