In the realm of criminal law, the right to effective assistance of counsel is paramount. In the landmark case of Strickland v. Washington, 104 S.Ct. 2052 (1984), the U.S. Supreme Court established a two-pronged test to determine whether a defendant r...
Read MoreWhen raising a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel (“IAC”), it is important to understand when to present the argument. I have been asked, do I file the claim in the direct appellate brief or the post-conviction brief? Because this...
Read MoreIn the courtroom, the credibility of trial witnesses can make or break a case. Lawyers must be adept at challenging the testimony of various types of witnesses to ensure a fair trial. In this comprehensive guide, well explore strategies for attacking...
Read MoreIn Vermont, ineffective assistance of counsel claims are challenged in three areas: 1) trial counsel ineffectiveness 2) appellate counsel ineffectiveness and, 3) plea counsel ineffectiveness. These areas of ineffectiveness contain common requiremen...
Read MoreIn West Virginia, ineffective assistance of counsel claims are challenged in three areas: 1) trial counsel ineffectiveness 2) appellate counsel ineffectiveness and, 3) plea counsel ineffectiveness. These areas of ineffectiveness contain common requ...
Read MoreIn Tennessee, ineffective assistance of counsel claims are challenged in three areas: 1) trial counsel ineffectiveness 2) appellate counsel ineffectiveness and, 3) plea counsel ineffectiveness. These areas of ineffectiveness contain common requirem...
Read MoreIn South Dakota, ineffective assistance of counsel claims are challenged in three areas: 1) trial counsel ineffectiveness 2) appellate counsel ineffectiveness and, 3) plea counsel ineffectiveness. These areas of ineffectiveness contain common requi...
Read MoreIn New Hampshire, ineffective assistance of counsel claims are challenged in three areas: 1) trial counsel ineffectiveness 2) appellate counsel ineffectiveness and, 3) plea counsel ineffectiveness. These areas of ineffectiveness contain common requ...
Read MoreIn North Dakota, ineffective assistance of counsel claims are challenged in three areas: 1) trial counsel ineffectiveness 2) appellate counsel ineffectiveness and, 3) plea counsel ineffectiveness. These areas of ineffectiveness contain common requi...
Read MoreIn Hawaii, ineffective assistance of counsel claims are challenged in three areas: 1) trial counsel ineffectiveness 2) appellate counsel ineffectiveness and, 3) plea counsel ineffectiveness. These areas of ineffectiveness contain common requirement...
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