State v. Sinks

Richard Sinks appeals a judgment of conviction and part of an order denying postconviction relief. He argues that (1) the evidence was insufficient to convict him of first-degree sexual assault because a dog is not a dangerous weapon under sec. 940.255(1)(b), Stats.; (2) he was entitled to resentencing after one of his three first-degree sexual assault convictions was dismissed as multiplicitous; and (3) the sentencing judge's failure to recuse himself was an error that deprived Sinks of a fair sentencing. We reject these arguments and affirm the judgment and order.

On October 20, 1989, Sinks…