County of Milwaukee v. Sharon A. Dawson, 2024AP584, 7/22/25, District I (ineligible for publication); case activity
Although Dawson challenges the actions of the Milwaukee Police in enforcing the traffic code as racial profiling, her her pro se arguments are too poorly pleaded for the Court to address them.
Dawson was cited for speeding and a seatbelt violation after an officer estimated her speed at 75 mph in a 50 mph zone. (¶2). At the ensuing trial, Dawson claimed that the officer’s estimate of her speed was incredible, as her “raggedy” car was not capable of going that fast. (¶4). The circuit court found there was sufficient evidence of speeding, although it found the evidence insufficient to support the seatbelt ticket. (¶5).
On appeal, Dawson argues that she is a victim of racial profiling and that the evidence was insufficient. (¶7). However, COA does not need to reach those arguments because Dawson “appears to simply be tossing ideas into the air in the hopes that one will stick.” (¶13). Although she is entitled to some leeway because she is unrepresented, COA declines to make her arguments for her and therefore affirms. (¶12).