Does Souza have to prove that defense counsel's advice was defective and prejudicial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Souza, 996 F.2d 1229 (9th Cir. 1993):
In light of the district court's findings and his own admissions, Souza has not demonstrated that defense counsel's advice was defective and prejudicial. United States v. Keller, 902 F.2d 1391, 1394 (9th Cir.1990).
Affirmed.
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