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Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//August 28, 2018//

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//August 28, 2018//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Raymond E. Woods

Case No.: 2017AP974

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

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Raymond E. Woods, pro se, appeals the circuit court’s order denying his postconviction motion brought pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 974.06 (2015-16). He also appeals the circuit court’s order denying his motion for reconsideration. Woods argues that the circuit court erred by rejecting his argument that he received ineffective assistance of appellate counsel without first holding a hearing on his claim. Woods also argues that he is entitled to a new trial in the interests of justice. We reject these arguments. Accordingly, 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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