State v. Haskins

Wesley Haskins appeals from a judgment of conviction for burglary as a habitual offender in violation of secs. 943.10 and 939.62, Stats. He also appeals from an order denying his post-conviction motion for a new trial based upon alleged ineffective assistance of trial counsel. In addition, Haskins appeals his sentence, claiming it is excessive in violation of his constitutional rights.

We conclude that trial counsel’s failure to raise the issue of Haskins’ competency to proceed constituted deficient performance which operated to prejudice Haskins. We reverse the circuit court order and remand…