Abuse of Discretion – Newly Discovered Evidence

By: Derek Hawkins//April 17, 2019//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Kwesi B. Amonoo

Case No.: 2017AP2142

Officials: Sherman, Kloppenburg and Fitzpatrick, JJ.

Focus: Abuse of Discretion – Newly Discovered Evidence

Kwesi B. Amonoo, pro se, appeals a circuit court order denying his fourth postconviction motion for a new trial under WIS. STAT. § 974.06 (2009-10). Amonoo argued in the motion that he was entitled to a new trial based on newly discovered evidence. On appeal, he argues that the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion when it denied the motion without an evidentiary hearing. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm the order of the circuit court.

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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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