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Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//October 13, 2020//

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//October 13, 2020//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Breion Shequille Woodson

Case No.: 2019AP89-CR

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

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Breion Shequille Woodson appeals the judgment of conviction entered after a jury found him guilty of possession of a firearm by a person adjudicated delinquent for an act that would be a felony if committed by an adult and possession with intent to deliver more than forty grams of cocaine, as a party to a crime, as a second and subsequent offense. Woodson also appeals the order denying his postconviction motion. He argues that trial counsel was ineffective for failing to request expert discovery and for failing to require the trial court to perform its gatekeeping function over the admission of expert testimony. In addition, Woodson argues that he is entitled to a new sentencing hearing because the trial court relied upon inaccurate information when imposing his sentence and did not sentence him in an individualized manner. We disagree and therefore 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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