Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//January 2, 2018//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Jackie Delmas Mason

Case No.: 2015AP2020-CR

Officials: Brennan, P.J., Brash and Dugan, JJ.

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Jackie Delmas Mason appeals a judgment convicting him of two counts of third-degree sexual assault and three counts of substantial battery. He also appeals orders denying postconviction relief. Mason argues: (1) the circuit court should have granted his motion to sever the charges against him; (2) he was denied the right to self-representation; (3) he received constitutionally ineffective assistance of counsel; and (4) he was denied the right to an impartial judge. We affirm.

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