What is the test for a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel?

Finally, defendant contends this court should review the merits of his claims of prosecutorial misconduct under the rubric of ineffective assistance of counsel. Again, his analysis is woefully inadequate. However, to forestall a more developed claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, we address the merits and consider whether defendant has shown misconduct or made a sufficient showing of prejudice. "If it is easier to dispose of an ineffectiveness claim on the ground of lack of sufficient prejudice, that course should be followed." (Strickland v. Washington (1984) 466 U.S. 668, 670.)

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C. Alleged Instances of Misconduct

1. Misstatement of the Law of Self-Defense