Walker v. Solem’s Empirical Analysis
648 F.2d 1188 · 1981
Citation profile
11 federal appellate · 1 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Townsend v. Sain · Sumner v. Mata · Washington v. Confederated Bands & Tribes of the Yakima Indian Nation · Thomas v. Review Board of the Indiana Employment Security Division · Abujasen v. United States
Most-quoted passages
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“We are not unmindful of the observation of the Supreme Court of South Dakota 'that defense counsel had many years experience as a practicing attorney and was particularly successful as a criminal defense lawyer. State v. Walker, 287 N.W.2d 705, 706 (S.D.1980). Cf. United States v. DeCoster, 487 F.2d 1197 , 1202 n. 21 (D.C.Cir.1973) ('It is important to stress that the issue in ineffectiveness cases is not a lawyer's culpability, but rather his client's constitutional rights, [citations omitted] Even the best attorney may render ineffective assistance, often for reasons totally extraneous to his or her ability.').”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majoritye.g. St. Cloud v. Leapley“must show both incompetence and material prejudice resulting from the incompetence in order to prevail on his claim.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
How this case has been treated — in progress
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