What is the range of relief for a defendant in a civil case where counsel made tactical decisions that were deemed unenforceable?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Furman v. Wood, 190 F.3d 1002 (9th Cir. 1999):
Relief will be granted if counsel's performance fell outside a wide range of reasonableness and defendant was prejudiced. Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687, 694 (1984). Counsel's tactical decisions are "virtually unchallengeable." Id. at 690.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the test for determining whether counsel has made a tactical or tactical decision in a civil case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a police officer defend a civil rights action against a defendant in a civil civil rights case under discovery? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a federal government official be held liable for civil damages in a civil case brought by a plaintiff who was not aware of the impact of the actions of a federal civil servant on her client's civil rights? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for dismissing a civil action against a defendant who is also a defendant in a civil case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a defendant who is represented by appointed counsel or the public defender request to discharge the attorney and substitute counsel? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a defendant have the right to defend herself in a civil proceeding without the assistance of counsel? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
How has the pleading standard been interpreted in civil civil cases in the context of civil civil litigation? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a plea of guilty in a civil case against a defendant who is also a defendant in the same civil case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for relief in a civil action brought by a defendant in a federal prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is Perkins entitled to a motion to appoint counsel pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(d) of the Civil Code of Civil Procedure? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
