What is the current state of the law on counsel's tactical considerations?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Medrano, F068714, F069260 (Cal. App. 2016):

counsel's strategy was viable. (Little, at p. 1380.) Counsel's tactical decisions are accorded substantial deference. (People v. Riel, supra, 22 Cal.4th at p. 1185.)

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