Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//June 22, 2021//

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WI Court of Appeals – District II

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Delante D. Higgenbottom

Case No.: 2019AP1782; 20191783

Officials: Reilly, P.J., Gundrum and Davis, JJ.

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

In these consolidated cases, Delante D. Higgenbottom appeals pro se from orders denying his postconviction motion for relief. He contends that he received ineffective assistance of counsel. He further contends that he is entitled to a new trial in the interest of justice. We affirm.

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Derek A Hawkins is Associate Corporate Counsel, IP at Amazon.

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