Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//April 5, 2018//

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WI Court of Appeals – District II

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Angel L. Cartagena

Case No.: 2017AP375-CR

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

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Angel L. Cartagena appeals from a judgment of conviction and an order denying his postconviction motion. He contends that the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion when it denied his ineffective assistance of counsel claims without first holding a hearing. We reject Cartagena’s argument and affirm the judgment and order.

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