Vigil v. State

On February 11, 1975 the plaintiff in error (hereinafter defendant) was convicted in a trial before the court of violation of secs. 553.21(2), and 553.52(1), Stats. 1973 which are part of the Wisconsin Franchise Investment Law. 1

Sentence was withheld and the defendant was placed on probation for three years and ordered to pay restitution to the alleged victim. The trial court denied post-conviction relief under sec. 974.06, Stats. Writs of error were issued by this court to review the judgment of conviction and the order denying post-conviction relief.

The principal questions on appeal are…