Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//December 9, 2015//

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WI Court of Appeals – District III

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Devin J. Warfield

Case No.: 2014AO2992-CR

Officials: Stark, P.J., Hruz and Seidl, JJ.

Practice Areas: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Devin Warfield appeals a judgment convicting him of soliciting a child for prostitution, child enticement-prostitution, and prostitution as a party to a crime, all as repeaters. He also appeals an order denying his motion for postconviction relief. Warfield argues his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to object to the admission into evidence of inaccurate copies of text messages. As a result, Warfield argues he is entitled to a new trial. We conclude Warfield fails to demonstrate prejudice and affirm the judgment and order.

Affirmed. Per Curiam.

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Attorney Derek A. Hawkins is the managing partner at Hawkins Law Offices LLC, where he heads up the firm’s startup law practice. He specializes in business formation, corporate governance, intellectual property protection, private equity and venture capital funding and mergers & acquisitions. Check out the website at www.hawkins-lawoffices.com or contact them at 262-737-8825.

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