Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//February 5, 2019//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Jesse Jermale Robinson

Case No.: 2018AP194-CR

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

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Jesse Jermale Robinson appeals a judgment of conviction and an order denying postconviction relief. Following a bench trial, the circuit court found him guilty of one count of strangulation and suffocation, one count of battery, and two counts of disorderly conduct, all as acts of domestic abuse. Further, the circuit court found that Robinson committed the offenses as a domestic abuse repeater and a habitual offender. In postconviction proceedings, the circuit court denied Robinson’s motion to vacate the judgment of conviction. On appeal, Robinson raises a single issue: whether his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to impeach the victim with pretrial statements that, according to Robinson, were inconsistent with the victim’s trial testimony. We reject his arguments and affirm.

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Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.