Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//April 2, 2019//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Unquail T. Kennedy

Case No.: 2018AP560-CR

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

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Unquail T. Kennedy appeals a judgment of conviction entered after a jury found him guilty of one count of first-degree reckless homicide while using a dangerous weapon as a party to a crime and one count of possessing a firearm as a person previously adjudicated delinquent for a felonious act. See WIS. STAT § 940.02(1), 939.63(1)(b), 939.05, 941.29(2)(b) (2013-14). Kennedy argues that his trial counsel provided ineffective assistance by failing to object to what he believes was improper cross-examination. We conclude that even if his trial counsel performed deficiently, Kennedy has failed to show he was prejudiced. 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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