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Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//June 6, 2018//

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//June 6, 2018//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Damon Donte Bealin

Case No.: 2017AP1516-CR

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

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Damon Donte Bealin appeals from a judgment of conviction for one count of first-degree reckless homicide as a party to a crime and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, contrary to WIS. STAT. §§ 940.02(1), 939.05, and 941.29(2) (2013-14). He also appeals from an order denying his motion for postconviction relief, which sought a new trial on grounds of ineffective assistance of trial counsel. Bealin argues that he is entitled to an evidentiary hearing on his postconviction motion. We disagree and affirm the judgment and order.

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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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