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Postconviction Relief

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//April 17, 2023//

Postconviction Relief

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//April 17, 2023//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. James Young

Case No.: 2021AP000576-CR

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

Focus: Postconviction Relief

James Young appeals from a judgment of conviction entered following a jury trial, and an order denying his motion for postconviction relief. On the day of Young’s sentencing, the parties realized that the mandatory minimum sentences on two of the counts were required to be served consecutively. On appeal, Young argues that this entitles him to a new trial. The appeals court concludes that the error was harmless, and that Young has failed to establish that trial counsel’s performance was prejudicial.

Affirmed.

Decided 04/11/23

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