Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//December 24, 2018//

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WI Court of Appeals – District II

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Pao Chang

Case No.: 2017AP1922-CR

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

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Pao Chang appeals a judgment, entered upon his no-contest pleas, convicting him of trafficking of a child and human trafficking, both as repeaters. He also appeals an order denying him postconviction relief. Chang contends that he is entitled to plea withdrawal based on the ineffective assistance of two of his trial attorneys. We disagree and affirm.

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