Penalty Enhancer – Court Error

By: Derek Hawkins//October 11, 2016//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Nicholas D. Hall

Case No.: 2015AP823-CR

Officials: Curley, P.J., Kessler and Brash, JJ.

Focus: Penalty Enhancer – Court Error

Nicholas D. Hall appeals from a judgment of conviction for one count of intentionally violating a no-contact order issued pursuant to a felony conviction and for one count of disorderly conduct, contrary to WIS. STAT. §§ 941.39 and 947.01(1) (2013-14). Both crimes included the habitual criminality penalty enhancer and were designated domestic abuse incidents. See WIS. STAT. §§ 939.62(1)(b) and 968.075(1)(a). Hall also appeals from an order denying his postconviction motion for a new trial. He argues: (1) the trial court erroneously denied his motion to suppress a 911 call; (2) trial counsel provided ineffective assistance; and (3) the trial court erroneously denied Hall’s motion for a mistrial. We reject his arguments and affirm.

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