State v. McDermott

¶ 1. Demian McDermott appeals the circuit court's order denying his motion to modify his sentence for first-degree intentional homicide without first holding an evidentiary hearing. McDermott argues that he has shown new factors that justify a reduction in his parole-eligibility date. We disagree and affirm.

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¶ 2. In 1991, a jury found McDermott guilty of first-degree intentional homicide while possessing a dangerous weapon, as a party to a crime. See Wis. Stat. §§ 940.01(1), 939.63(l)(a)2, & 939.05 (1989-90). McDermott was born on October 8, 1972, and was thus barely over eighteen when he and…