State v. Staten

¶1 Angela L. Staten appeals from a judgment of conviction and an order denying her postconviction motion for sentencing relief. She seeks a new sentencing hearing. Staten and two codefendants-her sisters Sharon and Tawanda-were charged in connection with a tax fraud scheme carried out over a period of three years that cost the State of Wisconsin $ 234,390. Pursuant to a plea agreement, Staten pleaded guilty to one felony count of theft by false representation and four felony counts of identity theft, each with a felony repeater enhancer. Thirty-five additional felony counts were dismissed and…