State v. Jackson

¶ 1. Edward Jackson appeals from an order denying his collateral challenge under Wis. Stat. § 974.06 (2001-2002) 1 for postconviction relief. Jackson was convicted of two counts of conspiracy (conspiracy to commit arson and conspiracy to commit intentional homicide) under Wis. Stat. § 939.31 and one count of possession of a fire bomb. Jackson contends that it is multiplicitous to charge him with two counts of conspiracy under the same statute. Because Jackson did not bring this challenge in the trial court, he has waived it. However, we exercise our discretion to address the merits of the…