State v. Benoit

Charles J. Benoit appeals from judgments convicting him of party to a burglary as a habitual offender in violation of §§ 943.10(1), 939.05 and 939.62, Stats., and bail jumping contrary to § 946.49(l)(b), Stats. Benoit raises two issues. First, he claims that by stipulating to an element of burglary he was denied his right to a jury trial on the element. Because we conclude that the constitutional protec tions accompanying the right to a jury trial were not implicated, we reject Benoit's position.

Next, he contends that he was provided ineffective assistance of counsel because his attorney…