Court Error – Abuse of Discretion

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Clarence Christopher Joseph

Case No.: 2018AP1277

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

Focus: Court Error – Abuse of Discretion

Clarence Christopher Joseph, pro se, appeals from a circuit court order denying his postconviction motion to review his presentence investigation (PSI) report.  seph argues that the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion when it denied his motion to review his PSI report. He asserts that the circuit court should have granted his request pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 972.15. He further argues that two cases support his request: State v. Parent, 2006 WI 132, 298 Wis. 2d 63, 725 N.W.2d 915, and State v. Skaff, 152 Wis. 2d 48, 447 N.W.2d 84 (Ct. App. 1989). Finally, he argues that he needs to review his PSI report to ensure the accuracy of information “that the DOC use[s] to classify his security status, program and rehabilitative needs and parole.” We examine each argument in turn. We affirm.

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