California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. FERNEZ, H034161, No. CR0242211 (Cal. App. 2010):
"In order to demonstrate ineffective assistance, a defendant must first show counsel's performance was deficient because the representation fell below an objective standard of reasonableness under prevailing professional norms. [Citation.]" (People v. Williams (1997) 16 Cal.4th 153, 214-215.)
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