Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//March 6, 2019//

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WI Court of Appeals – District IV

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Zacharie Bauer

Case No.: 2018AP169-CR

Officials: Blanchard, Kloppenburg and Fitzpatrick, JJ.

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Zacharie Bauer appeals a judgment of conviction for repeated sexual assault of a child, as a habitual criminal. Bauer also appeals a circuit court order denying his motion for postconviction relief. Bauer argues that he received ineffective assistance of counsel because his defense attorney should have used expert testimony to cast doubt on his victim’s allegations. Alternatively, Bauer argues that he should be granted a new trial based on newly discovered evidence in the form of an expert report from a psychologist. We reject both 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.

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