What is the test for ineffective assistance in a personal injury action?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from The People v. Metoyer, B218884, Super. Ct. No. BA337569 (Cal. App. 2011):

"If the record contains an explanation for the challenged aspect of counsel's representation, the reviewing court must determine 'whether the explanation demonstrates that counsel was reasonably competent and acting as a conscientious, diligent advocate.' [Citation.] On the other hand, if the record contains no explanation for the challenged behavior, an appellate court will reject the claim of ineffective assistance 'unless counsel was asked for an explanation and failed to provide one, or unless there simply could be no satisfactory explanation.'" (People v. Cudjo (1993) 6 Cal.4th 585, 623.)

Other Questions


In a personal injury action brought by a former wife against her ex-partner in a civil action, in addition to a similar action against the husband in a separate action, can the court order return to husband in the civil action? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for a plaintiff to bring a personal injury action under a statutory change in the law governing personal injury actions? (California, United States of America)
When a personal representative is substituted as a party to a personal injury action, is the personal representative required to present a claim under section 709 of the California Motor Vehicle Act? (California, United States of America)
In a personal injury action, does the failure to request a supplemental Page 15 instruction of implied malice constitute an ineffective assistance of counsel claim? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for ineffective assistance in a personal injury action? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for ineffective assistance in a personal injury action? (California, United States of America)
In a personal injury action, how have attorney fees been awarded in personal injury cases? (California, United States of America)
Is a tort action for bad faith and fair dealing an action for personal injury? (California, United States of America)
Is ineffective assistance of counsel ineffective assistance on appeal? (California, United States of America)
Does a declaratory relief action have to be tried before the trial of a personal injury action? (California, United States of America)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.