Criminal Procedure
Confrontation clause; retroactivity

Derek Monroe Williams appeals from the circuit court order denying his motion for postconviction relief under Wis. Stat. § 974.06 (2005-06). He argues that he is entitled to retroactive application of the rule that testimonial statements from an unavailable witness are inadmissible unless the defendant has had a prior opportunity to cross-examine the declarant. See Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36, 68 (2004). We disagree and affirm.

This opinion will not be published.

2006AP2220 State v. Williams

Dist I, Milwaukee County, Brash, J., Per Curiam

Attorneys: For Appellant: Rapkin, Stephanie G., Mequon; For Respondent: Loebel, Karen A., Milwaukee; Sanders, Michael C., Madison

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