Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//June 24, 2020//

By: Derek Hawkins//June 24, 2020//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Mario Emmanuel James

Case No.: 2019AP730

Officials: Brash, P.J., Dugan and Donald, JJ.

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Mario Emmanuel James, pro se, appeals the order denying his WIS. STAT. § 974.06 (2017-18) motion without a hearing. James argues that his postconviction counsel was ineffective for not raising stronger claims and that he has newly discovered evidence. We disagree and affirm.

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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