Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//September 27, 2016//

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WI Court of Appeals – District III

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Nikia Shantay Burchette

Case No.: 2015AP1648-CR

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

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Nikia Burchette appeals judgments convicting her of two offenses and an order denying postconviction relief. Burchette argues her trial attorney was ineffective in three ways. She also argues the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion by admitting other acts evidence. We reject Burchette’s arguments and affirm.

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