In what circumstances will the Court consider whether counsel's representation was deficient?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Perez, E068741 (Cal. App. 2019):

In any event, defendant has failed to show prejudice, which obviates the need for us to determine whether counsel's representation was deficient. (People v. Carrasco

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