State v. Brunette

Gary Brunette appeals from a judgment of conviction of two counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child contrary to § 948.02(1), Stats., and an order denying postconviction relief. Brunette contends: (1) the presence of Lauri Herrin on the jury deprived him of his right to an impartial jury; (2) his trial counsel was ineffective because he failed to move to strike Juror Herrin for cause; (3) the evidence was insufficient to convict him on count one; and (4) the trial court erred in failing to individually poll another juror, Barbara McMurry, on count two. We conclude that: (1) Brunette…