The following excerpt is from Dupard v. U.S., 993 F.2d 882 (9th Cir. 1992):
To establish ineffective representation, Dupard must show that (1) his attorney's representation fell below an objective standard of reasonableness; and (2) the deficient performance prejudiced his defense. Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687 (1984). He asserts the representation was deficient because his attorney decided not to challenge two search warrants on the ground that the warrants were unconstitutionally overbroad. He claims prejudice by asserting that but for counsel's decision, he would not have pleaded guilty. We agree with the district court that there is no basis to accept either assertion.
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