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Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//December 11, 2018//

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//December 11, 2018//

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WI Court of Appeals – District III

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Garrion L. Smith

Case No.: 2017AP2462-CR

Officials: Stark, P.J., Hruz and Seidl, JJ.

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Garrion Smith appeals an amended judgment of conviction for aggravated battery and for fourth-offense operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. He also appeals an order that denied in part his motion for postconviction relief. Smith contends he was denied his constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel when his trial attorney failed to file a motion for presentence plea withdrawal on his behalf. We disagree and 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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