[U] State v. Pettigrew

Before Wedemeyer, P.J., Curley and Kessler, JJ. 1 Nathan Pettigrew appeals from the order denying his motion for a new trial. This was Pettigrew's fifth motion for post-conviction relief. He argues on appeal that the circuit court erred when it declined to hold a hearing on his motion. The State argues that Pettigrew is simply repeating claims he has previously raised, and asks the court to consider imposing limitations on Pettigrew's litigation in this case. We conclude that Pettigrew's motion is procedurally barred by WIS. STAT.§ 974.06 (2003-04)1 and State v. Escalona-Naranjo, 185 Wis. 2d 168, 185, 517 N.W.2d 157 (1994). We affirm the order of the circuit court.