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Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//February 19, 2019//

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//February 19, 2019//

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WI Court of Appeals – District III

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Kimberly C. Thomas

Case No.: 2018AP304-CR

Officials: HRUZ, J.

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Kimberly Thomas appeals a judgment of conviction for one count of misdemeanor bail jumping and an order denying her motion for postconviction relief. Thomas argues that she received ineffective assistance from her trial counsel because her attorney was a necessary witness to her bail jumping charge and therefore should have withdrawn from his representation of Thomas in this case. For that reason, she contends the circuit court erred when it denied her postconviction motion requesting a new trial. We 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.

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