State v. Hanson

OPINION

LANSING, Judge.

Dennis Hanson appeals from a judgment entered after a jury convicted him of aggravated DWI in violation of Minn.Stat. § 169.121, subds. 1(a), and 3(a) (Supp.1983). He contends he was deprived of his sixth amendment right to effective assistance of counsel because his trial attorney inadequately investigated his case, was inadequately prepared, improperly stipulated to the admission of a hearsay statement, and failed to effectively cross-examine the State’s witnesses. The State failed to file a brief so this case was determined on the merits under Minn.R.Civ.App.P.…