State v. Langston

Two issues are presented in this appeal:(1) May an allegedly improper jury instruction be collaterally attacked under sec. 974.06, Stats.; and(2) Is the defendant entitled to a new trial because of the allegedly erroneous instruction?

TJse of see. 97U.06, Stats.

The judicial council, commenting on the enactment of the postconviction relief statute, stated:

“This represents the first Wisconsin attempt at a comprehensive post-conviction statute which will afford an all encompassing remedy for defendants challenging their convictions. It is taken directly from Title 28, USC, s. 2255. The section is…