Pleas & Sentencing – Court Error

By: Derek Hawkins//August 24, 2016//

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WI Court of Appeals – District III

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Mychael R. Hatcher

Case No.: 2015AP97-CR

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

Focus: Pleas & Sentencing – Court Error

Mychael Hatcher appeals a judgment convicting him of three offenses, an order denying his motion for postconviction relief, and an order denying his motion for reconsideration. Hatcher argues the trial court violated his right to a fair trial by refusing to accept his guilty pleas to two of the three charges on the morning of the first day of trial and by permitting the State to call a particular witness in rebuttal. Hatcher also argues the trial court erroneously limited his trial testimony and, by doing so, violated his constitutional right to present a defense. In addition, Hatcher contends his trial attorney was ineffective in two respects. Finally, Hatcher argues he was prejudiced by the combined effect of these errors. We reject Hatcher’s arguments and affirm

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