State v. Fuerst

Michael Fuerst appeals a judgment convicting him of first-degree sexual assault of a child in violation of § 948.02(1), Stats., and sentencing him to six years in prison and an order denying postconviction relief. Fuerst contends that the trial court erroneously exercised its sentencing discretion by: (1) improperly considering Fuerst's lack of "religious convictions" as evidenced by Fuerst's history of not attending church and (2) improperly considering Fuerst's refusal to confess his guilt. Fuerst argues that his sentence must be vacated because the court, by considering these factors,…