Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

By: Derek Hawkins//November 30, 2021//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Larry L. Jackson

Case No.: 2020AP2119-CR

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

Focus: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Larry L. Jackson appeals his judgment of conviction for first-degree intentional homicide, as a party to a crime with the use of a deadly weapon, and for possession of a firearm by a felon. He also appeals the trial court’s order denying his postconviction motion.

Jackson argues that his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to investigate potential alibi witnesses, for failing to prepare a witness called at trial, and by erroneously advising Jackson that he would have to testify before the other defense witnesses. The trial court denied his postconviction motion without a hearing, finding that Jackson’s allegations regarding counsel’s deficient performance were conclusory, and further, that he failed to establish prejudice. Upon review, we affirm.

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Derek A Hawkins is Corporate Counsel, at Salesforce.

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