Court Error – Sentencing

By: Derek Hawkins//July 5, 2017//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Jamal L. Williams

Case No.: 2016AP883-CR

Officials: Reilly, P.J., Gundrum and Hagedorn, JJ.

Focus: Court Error – Sentencing

Jamal Williams raises two issues on appeal. He first claims he is entitled to resentencing on the ground that the circuit court sentenced him based on an “improper and irrelevant sentencing factor,” “namely, the fact that Williams refused to stipulate to restitution for which he was not legally responsible.” Second, he argues the court erred on ex post facto grounds in requiring him to pay a mandatory DNA surcharge. We affirm the court on Williams’ first claim, but reverse on the second.

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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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