State v. Schael

Blake J. Schael (Schael) appeals from a judgment of conviction and sentence and an order denying his post-conviction motions. He argues error in closing argument, jury instructions, limitation of expert testimony, ineffective assistance of counsel, and sentencing. We are unpersuaded that reversible error occurred and accordingly affirm.

Schael and two others robbed a sandwich shop at knifepoint at approximately 6:00 p.m. Schael testified that he had been drinking more or less steadily since 9:30 a.m. and that he had no recollection of the robbery.

At trial, Dr. Frederick Will testified that,…