Loop v. Solem’s Empirical Analysis

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1 district · 15 state decisions

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1. “Before a defendant succeeds on an ineffective assistance of counsel claim, he must normally fulfill the twofold test stated in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984), reh'g denied, 467 U.S. 1267 , 104 S.Ct. 3562 , 82 L.Ed.2d 864 . Not only must he show ineffective assistance of counsel, but in most circumstances he must show that he suffered prejudice as a result.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. Lee v. Solem · Woods v. Solem

2. “Loop v. Solem, 398 N.W.2d 140, 141 (S.D.1986) (citing Anderson v. State, 373 N.W.2d 438 (S.D. 1985) (overruled on other grounds )). In reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of representation, we must determine whether counsel exercised the”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Jones v. Class

3. “customary skills and diligence that a reasonably competent attorney would exercise under similar circumstances.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Jones v. Class