256 Ga. App. 546 - Mika v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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12 state decisions

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1. “In order to obtain the reversal of a conviction on a claim of ineffectiveness of counsel, a defendant has the burden of proof under both prongs of the test set forth in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U. S. 668 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). [Cit.] Under Strickland, supra, the defendant must prove: (1) counsel’s performance was deficient, and (2) counsel’s deficient performance prejudiced the defense. In determining whether or not counsel’s performance was deficient under the first prong, a court must measure counsel’s performance against an objective standard of reasonableness in light of all the circumstances and apply the strong presumption that all of counsel’s significant decisions were made in the exercise of reasonable professional judgment. [Cits.] Under the second prong, the test is whether there was a rea sonable probability that the outcome of the proceedings would have been different but for counsel’s deficient performance. Id. A trial court’s finding that a defendant has been afforded effective assistance of counsel must be upheld unless clearly erroneous. [Cit.] We apply these standards to each of the claims of ineffectiveness. [Cit.]”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 258 Ga. App. 307 - Dorminey v. State