Sufficiency of Evidence

By: Derek Hawkins//January 2, 2020//

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WI Court of Appeals – District IV

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Deandre M. Smith

Case No.: 2018AP1835-CR

Officials: Blanchard, Kloppenburg, and Graham, JJ.

Focus: Sufficiency of Evidence

Deandre Smith appeals a judgment convicting him of battery and felon in possession of a firearm, as acts of domestic abuse, and an order denying his postconviction motions to vacate the judgment of conviction. Smith argues that he was denied effective assistance of counsel because his trial attorney mishandled both the victim’s testimony and an unduly prejudicial photograph of a gun. He also argues that the evidence was insufficient to convict him of the felon in possession charge. Finally, he argues that the interests of justice warrant a new trial. We reject Smith’s arguments and affirm 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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