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Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//April 22, 2020//

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//April 22, 2020//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I/II

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Demarco Lee As-Saffat

Case No.: 2017AP2084-CR

Officials: Neubauer, C.J., Reilly, P.J., and Gundrum, J.

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Demarco Lee As-Saffat appeals pro se from a judgment of conviction and an order denying his postconviction motion.  He contends that (1) he was improperly charged; (2) he was denied the right to self-representation; (3) he received ineffective assistance of counsel; and (4) he is entitled to a new trial in the interest of justice. We disagree 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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