Criminal Procedure — ineffective assistance

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

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Criminal Procedure — ineffective assistance

Tammy Cole appeals a judgment convicting her of first-degree intentional homicide while armed in violation of Wis. Stat. §§ 939.63(1)(b) and 940.01(1)(a), and attempted arson in violation of Wis. Stat. §§ 939.32 and 943.02(1)(a) (2011-12). She also appeals an order denying her motion for postconviction relief. Cole asserts two claims of circuit court error, and she argues that she received ineffective assistance of trial counsel on six different grounds. Cole also argues that she is entitled to a new trial in the interest of justice. We conclude that there was no circuit court error, and that Cole received effective assistance of counsel. We also decline to order a new trial in the interest of justice. We therefore affirm the judgment of conviction and the order. Not recommended for publication in the official reports.

2013AP947-CR State v. Cole

Dist IV, Monroe County, Ziegler, J., Kloppenburg, J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Rebholz, James A., Milwaukee; For Respondent: Cary, Daniel D., Sparta; Probst, Robert, Madison