Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Feb 12, 2026

Appeals court denies new trial for Kenosha teen killer

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals denied Martice Fuller’s request for a new trial in the 2019 Kenosha homicide, rejecting claims of juror bias.

Aug 14, 2025

Racine man denied new trial in homicide conviction

A former Racine man convicted of first-degree intentional homicide lost his appeal seeking a new trial, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled.

Apr 27, 2011

2010AP678-CR State v. Jackson

Criminal Procedure Ineffective assistance of counsel It was not ineffective assistance of counsel for an attorney representing a defendant charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, not to object to the […]

Feb 16, 2011

02-C-1123 Toliver v. McCaughtry

Habeas Corpus Ineffective assistance of counsel Where a defendant’s attorney had no strategic reason for not interviewing potential witnesses, his representation was deficient. “In this case, a review of the […]

Jan 19, 2011

09-658 Premo v. Moore

Habeas Corpus Ineffective assistance of counsel Under 28 U. S. C. 2254(d), federal habeas relief may not be granted with respect to any claim a state court has adjudicated on […]

Nov 9, 2010

Pitfalls of discussing ineffective assistance

This article is a follow-up to "Continuing Confidentiality in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims," published in the Oct. 19, 2010 edition of the Wisconsin Law Journal.

Oct 19, 2010

Protect confidentiality in ineffective assistance claims

Direct appeals in Wisconsin are often premised on Ineffective Assistance of Counsel ("IAC") claims. Such claims can be unpleasant for trial attorneys, who feel they have fought hard for their clients under difficult circumstances and often for very little pay. IAC claims are also unpleasant for post-conviction counsel, who take no pleasure in having to criticize their colleagues.