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Abuse of Discretion – Sentencing Guidelines

By: Derek Hawkins//September 19, 2017//

Abuse of Discretion – Sentencing Guidelines

By: Derek Hawkins//September 19, 2017//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Clarence J. Beal

Case No.: 2016AP1817-CR

Officials: Kessler, Brash and Dugan, JJ.

Focus: Abuse of Discretion – Sentencing Guidelines

Clarence J. Beal appeals a judgment convicting him of two counts of attempted armed robbery as a party to a crime, one count of substantial battery, and one count of misdemeanor obstructing an officer. Beal also appeals an order denying his motion for postconviction relief. Beal argues that the circuit court misused its sentencing discretion. We affirm.

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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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