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Plea & Sentencing – Resentencing

By: Derek Hawkins//October 20, 2020//

Plea & Sentencing – Resentencing

By: Derek Hawkins//October 20, 2020//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Octavia W. Dodson

Case No.: 2018AP1476-CR

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

Focus: Plea & Sentencing – Resentencing

Octavia W. Dodson appeals from a judgment of conviction, entered upon his guilty plea, for one count of second-degree intentional homicide. See WIS. STAT. § 940.05(1) (2015-16). Dodson also appeals from an order denying his postconviction motion. Dodson seeks resentencing on grounds that the trial court relied on an improper factor at sentencing: Dodson’s legal gun ownership. Upon review, 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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