Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

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

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Desmond Dejuan Laster

Case No.: 2017AP304

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

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Desmond Dejuan Laster appeals the circuit court’s order denying his motion for postconviction relief brought pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 974.06 (2017-18). Laster argues: (1) he received ineffective assistance of trial counsel; (2) he received ineffective assistance of appellate counsel; (3) he is entitled to a new trial based on newly discovered evidence; and (4) the trial judge was biased. We reject these arguments. Accordingly, 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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