Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//April 29, 2019//

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WI Court of Appeals – District III

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Huandra J. Murray

Case No.: 2017AP929-CR

Officials: Stark, P.J., Hruz and Seidl, JJ.

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Huandra Murray appeals a judgment of conviction and an order denying postconviction relief. Murray argues his trial attorney was ineffective by failing to strike a prospective juror who raised concerns regarding personal security during voir dire, by failing to request a new jury pool, and by failing to object when the jury was impaneled. Murray also argues the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion by failing to adequately investigate whether the prospective juror in question was biased and whether his comments tainted the jury pool. We reject Murray’s 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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