In Re Thonert’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “By failing to advise his client of a ruling in the controlling jurisdiction that was adverse to the legal arguments contemplated for his client's ... appeal, and instead choosing only to advise the client of an earlier appellate decision favorable to his position, [Thonert] effectively divested his client of the opportunity to assess intelligently the legal environment in which his case would be argued and [impeded his client's ability] to make informed decisions regarding whether to go forward with [the appeall.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Tyler v. State

2. “to the extent reasonably necessary to permit the [defendant] to make informed decisions”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Tyler v. State