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Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//July 28, 2020//

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//July 28, 2020//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. DeCarlos K. Chambers

Case No.: 2019AP411-CR

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

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Decarlos K. Chambers appeals a judgment convicting him after a jury trial of second-degree reckless homicide with a dangerous weapon, as a party to a crime, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a person previously adjudicated delinquent of a felony. He also appeals an order denying his postconviction motion. Chambers argues that he should be granted a new trial because his trial counsel impermissibly conceded his guilt to the jury during the closing argument without his consent. We 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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