What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Gomez, F072439 (Cal. App. 2017):
On direct appeal, reversal of a conviction for ineffective assistance of counsel will only occur if (1) the record affirmatively discloses counsel had no rational tactical purpose for the challenged act or omission, (2) counsel was asked for a reason and failed to provide one, or (3) there could be no satisfactory explanation for counsel's choices. All other claims of ineffective assistance of counsel are more appropriately resolved in a habeas corpus proceeding. (People v. Mai (2013) 57 Cal.4th 986, 1009.)
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