State v. Carter

¶ 1. Brandon J. Carter appeals from a judgment convicting him of being a felon in possession of a firearm and of disorderly conduct while armed, contrary to Wis. Stat. §§ 941.29(2)(a), 947.01, and 939.63 (2005-06). He also appeals from the trial court's order denying his motion for postconviction relief. Carter ar gues that he was denied his right to counsel and his right to be present when the trial court took sworn testimony from a witness during an ex parte hearing and later allowed the testimony to be introduced during his jury trial to impeach the witness. In addition, Carter contends…