California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Ruelas, H040372 (Cal. App. 2015):
"[N]ormally the decision to what extent and how to cross-examine witnesses comes within the wide range of tactical decisions competent counsel must make." (People v. Cleveland (2004) 32 Cal.4th 704, 746.) The manner of cross-examination is a matter "within counsel's discretion" and "rarely" implicates ineffective assistance of counsel. (People v. McDermott (2002) 28 Cal.4th 946, 993.)
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