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ineffective assistance of counsel claim in Nevada

37 Nevada opinions name it 1 courts 1989–2022 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Nevada courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (22)

CaseFollowedCited
Hathaway v. Stategreen
nev · 2003 · cited in 14 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2013–2021
2 sentences

2021See Hathaway, 119 Nev. at 252 , 71 P.3d at 506 ([I]n order to constitute adequate cause, the ineffective assistance of counsel claim itself must not be procedurally defaulted.").

2021See Hathaway, 119 Nev. at 252 , 71 P.3d at 506 ([I]n order to constitute adequate cause, the ineffective assistance of counsel claim itself must not be procedurally defaulted.").

1314
Edwards v. Carpentergreen
scotus · 2000 · cited in 8 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2014–2018
2 sentences

2016SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA 2 (0) 194Th 0 val:424: changes in the law provided him with good cause to raise the claims in the instant petition. 2 Ineffective assistance of prior counsel Crump contends that the district court erred in denying his petition as procedurally barred bebause the ineffective assistance of appellate and postconviction counsel provided him with good cause to excuse the procedural bars. 3 We disagree. "[Flo constitute adequate cause, the ineffective assistance of counsel claim itself must not be procedurally defaulted." Hathaway v. State, 119 Nev. 248, 252-53 , 71 P.3d 503,

2016"Mo constitute adequate• cause, the ineffective assistance of counsel claim itself must not be procedurally defaulted." Hathaway v. State, 119 Nev. 248, 252-53 , 71 P.3d 503, 506 (2003); see also Edward v. Carpenter, 529 U.S. 446, 452-53 (2000) (concluding that claim of ineffective assistance of counsel cannot serve as cause for another procedurally defaulted claim where ineffective-assistance claim is also subject to procedural default).

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Strickland v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 6 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 1989–2020
2 sentences

2020Marquez v. State, Docket No. 58568 (Order of Affirmance, Mar. 28, 2013); see also Strickland, 466 U.S. at 697 (providing that an ineffective- assistance-of-counsel claim fails if the defendant makes an insufficient showing under either the performance prong or the prejudice prong).

2015Carpino v. State, Docket No. 54500 (Order of Affirmance, June 9, 2010); see Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687-88 (1984) (holding that an ineffective assistance of counsel claim requires, in part, that counsel's conduct was deficient); Nika, 124 Nev. at 1289 , 198 P.3d at 851 .

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McKague v. Whitleygreen
nev · 1996 · cited in 3 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2014–2019
2 sentences

2019See McKague v. Warden, 112 Nev. 159, 164-65 , 912 P.2d 255, 258 (1996).

2019See McKague v. Warden, 112 Nev. 159, 164-65 , 912 P.2d 255, 258 (1996).

33
Weaver v. Massachusettsgreen
scotus · 2017 · cited in 3 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018Following the United States Supreme Court's guidance in Weaver v. Massachusetts, 582 U.S. ----, 137 S.Ct. 1899 , 198 L.Ed.2d 420 (2017), which discussed the violation of the right to a public trial during jury selection in the context of an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim, we hold that Jeremias fails to satisfy plain error review.

2018Following the United States Supreme Court's guidance in Weaver v. Massachusetts, 582 U.S. ----, 137 S.Ct. 1899 , 198 L.Ed.2d 420 (2017), which discussed the violation of the right to a public trial during jury selection in the context of an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim, we hold that Jeremias fails to satisfy plain error review.

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Pellegrini v. Stategreen
nev · 2001 · cited in 3 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2013–2017
2 sentences

2013See Stewart v. LaGrand, 526 U.S. 115, 120 (1999) (concluding that ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim failed as good cause because the ineffective-assistance claim was itself procedurally defaulted); Hathaway, 119 Nev. at 252 , 71 P.3d at 506 ("[T]o constitute adequate cause, the ineffective assistance of counsel claim itself must not be procedurally defaulted."); Riker, 121 Nev. at 235 , 112 P.3d at 1077 ; Pellegrini, 117 Nev. at 869-70 , 34 P.3d at 526 .

2013See Stewart v. LaGrand, 526 U.S. 115, 120 (1999) (concluding that ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim failed as good cause because the ineffective-assistance claim was itself procedurally defaulted); Hathaway, 119 Nev. at 252 , 71 P.3d at 506 ("[T]o constitute adequate cause, the ineffective assistance of counsel claim itself must not be procedurally defaulted."); Riker, 121 Nev. at 235 , 112 P.3d at 1077 ; Pellegrini, 117 Nev. at 869-70 , 34 P.3d at 526 .

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Luckett v. Warden, Nevada State Prisongreen
nev · 1975 · cited in 2 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019NRAP 34(0(3), (g); see also NRAP 31(d)(1); Luckett v. Warden, 91 Nev. 681, 682 , 541 P.2d 910, 911 (1975). 2 This court has recognized that an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim will lie only where the defendant had a constitutional or statutory right to the appointment of counsel.

2019NRAP 34(0(3), (g); see also NRAP 31(d)(1); Luckett v. Warden, 91 Nev. 681, 682 , 541 P.2d 910, 911 (1975). 2 This court has recognized that an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim will lie only where the defendant had a constitutional or statutory right to the appointment of counsel.

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Molina v. Stategreen
nev · 2004 · cited in 2 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2013–2014
2 sentences

2014See, e.g., Molina v. State, 120 Nev. 185, 192 , 87 P.3d 533, 538 (2004) (upholding the denial of an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim because appellant did not demonstrate what a more thorough investigation would have revealed).

2014See, e.g., Molina v. State, 120 Nev. 185, 192 , 87 P.3d 533, 538 (2004) (upholding the denial of an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim because appellant did not demonstrate what a more thorough investigation would have revealed).

22
Kirksey v. Stategreen
nev · 1996 · cited in 2 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2000–2017
2 sentences

2000When an ineffective assistance of counsel claim is based upon counsel’s failure to file a motion to suppress a confession or a motion to suppress evidence allegedly obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment, “the prejudice prong must be established by a showing that the claim was meritorious and that there was a reasonable likelihood that the exclusion of the evidence would have changed the result of a trial.” Kirksey, 112 Nev. at 990 , 923 P.2d at 1109 .

2000When an ineffective assistance of counsel claim is based upon counsel’s failure to file a motion to suppress a confession or a motion to suppress evidence allegedly obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment, “the prejudice prong must be established by a showing that the claim was meritorious and that there was a reasonable likelihood that the exclusion of the evidence would have changed the result of a trial.” Kirksey, 112 Nev. at 990 , 923 P.2d at 1109 .

12
Feazell v. Stategreen
nev · 1995 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022See Feazell v. State, 111 Nev. 1446, 1449 , 906 P.2d 727, 729 (1995).

2022See Feazell v. State, 111 Nev. 1446, 1449 , 906 P.2d 727, 729 (1995).

11
Johnson v. Stategreen
nev · 2001 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022Cf. Johnson v. State, 117 Nev. 153, 161 , 17 P.3d 1008, 1013 (2001) (noting that an evidentiary hearing may "be of little value" when the issue presented is purely legal).

2022Cf. Johnson v. State, 117 Nev. 153, 161 , 17 P.3d 1008, 1013 (2001) (noting that an evidentiary hearing may "be of little value" when the issue presented is purely legal).

11
Warden, Nevada State Prison v. Lyonsgreen
nev · 1984 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687-88 (1984); Warden v. Lyons, 100 Nev. 430, 432-33 , 683 P.2d 504, 505 (1984) (adopting the test in Strickland); see also Kirksey v. State, 112 Nev. 980, 998 , 923 P.2d 1102, 1114 (1996) (applying Strickland to claims of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel). 'Relying on Hath way, this court determined in a prior appeal that Azcarate's allegations regarding his belief that he had a direct appeal pending until May 2011 would, if true, establish cause for his delay in filing the petition.

2017Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687-88 (1984); Warden v. Lyons, 100 Nev. 430, 432-33 , 683 P.2d 504, 505 (1984) (adopting the test in Strickland); see also Kirksey v. State, 112 Nev. 980, 998 , 923 P.2d 1102, 1114 (1996) (applying Strickland to claims of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel). 'Relying on Hath way, this court determined in a prior appeal that Azcarate's allegations regarding his belief that he had a direct appeal pending until May 2011 would, if true, establish cause for his delay in filing the petition.

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In Re Parental Rights as to NDOgreen
nev · 2005 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016In re Parental Rights as to N.D.O., 121 Nev. 379, 384 , 115 P.3d 223, 226 (2005).

11
Lockhart v. Fretwellgreen
scotus · 1993 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Riley v. State, 110 Nev. 638, 648 , 878 P.2d 272, 279 (1994) ("Prejudice in an ineffective assistance of counsel claim is shown when the reliability of the jury's verdict is in doubt"); Lockhart v. Fretwell, 506 U.S. 364, 372 (1993) (recognizing that a reviewing court must consider "whether counsel's deficient performance renders the result of the trial unreliable or the proceeding fundamentally unfair").

11
Riley v. Stategreen
nev · 1994 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Riley v. State, 110 Nev. 638, 648 , 878 P.2d 272, 279 (1994) ("Prejudice in an ineffective assistance of counsel claim is shown when the reliability of the jury's verdict is in doubt"); Lockhart v. Fretwell, 506 U.S. 364, 372 (1993) (recognizing that a reviewing court must consider "whether counsel's deficient performance renders the result of the trial unreliable or the proceeding fundamentally unfair").

2016See Riley v. State, 110 Nev. 638, 648 , 878 P.2d 272, 279 (1994) ("Prejudice in an ineffective assistance of counsel claim is shown when the reliability of the jury's verdict is in doubt"); Lockhart v. Fretwell, 506 U.S. 364, 372 (1993) (recognizing that a reviewing court must consider "whether counsel's deficient performance renders the result of the trial unreliable or the proceeding fundamentally unfair").

11
Stewart v. LaGrandgreen
scotus · 1999 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See Stewart v. LaGrand, 526 U.S. 115, 120 (1999) (concluding that ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim failed as good cause because the ineffective-assistance claim was itself procedurally defaulted); Hathaway, 119 Nev. at 252 , 71 P.3d at 506 ("[T]o constitute adequate cause, the ineffective assistance of counsel claim itself must not be procedurally defaulted."); Riker, 121 Nev. at 235 , 112 P.3d at 1077 ; Pellegrini, 117 Nev. at 869-70 , 34 P.3d at 526 .

11
Davis v. Stategreen
nev · 1999 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Flores-Ortega, 528 U.S. at 477-81 ; Thomas, 115 Nev. at 150 , 979 P.2d at 223 ; Davis v. State, 115 Nev. 17, 20 , 974 P.2d 658, 659-60 (1999).

2011Flores-Ortega, 528 U.S. at 477-81 ; Thomas, 115 Nev. at 150 , 979 P.2d at 223 ; Davis v. State, 115 Nev. 17, 20 , 974 P.2d 658, 659-60 (1999).

11
United States v. Bandagreen
ca5 · 1993 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Nollette v. State, 118 Nev. 341, 349-50 , 46 P.3d 87, 93 (2002) (relying on Barajas and holding that failure to inform a defendant of the collateral consequences of sex offender registration and potential loss of professional license does not support an ineffective assistance of counsel claim). 27 Barajas, 115 Nev. at 442-43 , 991 P.2d at 476 (citing United States v. Banda, 1 F.3d 354, 356 (5th Cir. 1993)). 28 Id. at 442 n.1, 991 P.2d at 476 n.1 (recognizing that some federal courts had adopted the affirmative misrepresentation exception for deportation). 29 We invited the public defenders

2008See Nollette v. State, 118 Nev. 341, 349-50 , 46 P.3d 87, 93 (2002) (relying on Barajas and holding that failure to inform a defendant of the collateral consequences of sex offender registration and potential loss of professional license does not support an ineffective assistance of counsel claim). 27 Barajas, 115 Nev. at 442-43 , 991 P.2d at 476 (citing United States v. Banda, 1 F.3d 354, 356 (5th Cir. 1993)). 28 Id. at 442 n.1, 991 P.2d at 476 n.1 (recognizing that some federal courts had adopted the affirmative misrepresentation exception for deportation). 29 We invited the public defenders

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United States v. Paul A. Russellgreen
cadc · 1982 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008The Washoe County Public Defender filed an amicus brief but Clark County declined, citing a potential conflict of interest. 30 See Nay v. State, 123 Nev. 326, 330-33 , 167 P.3d 430 , 433-35 (2007); see also Rose v. State, 123 Nev. 194, 210-11 , 163 P.3d 408, 419 (2007). 31 See, e.g., United States v. Russell, 686 F.2d 35, 38 (D.C.

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Barajas v. Stategreen
nev · 1999 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Nollette v. State, 118 Nev. 341, 349-50 , 46 P.3d 87, 93 (2002) (relying on Barajas and holding that failure to inform a defendant of the collateral consequences of sex offender registration and potential loss of professional license does not support an ineffective assistance of counsel claim). 27 Barajas, 115 Nev. at 442-43 , 991 P.2d at 476 (citing United States v. Banda, 1 F.3d 354, 356 (5th Cir. 1993)). 28 Id. at 442 n.1, 991 P.2d at 476 n.1 (recognizing that some federal courts had adopted the affirmative misrepresentation exception for deportation). 29 We invited the public defenders

2008See Nollette v. State, 118 Nev. 341, 349-50 , 46 P.3d 87, 93 (2002) (relying on Barajas and holding that failure to inform a defendant of the collateral consequences of sex offender registration and potential loss of professional license does not support an ineffective assistance of counsel claim). 27 Barajas, 115 Nev. at 442-43 , 991 P.2d at 476 (citing United States v. Banda, 1 F.3d 354, 356 (5th Cir. 1993)). 28 Id. at 442 n.1, 991 P.2d at 476 n.1 (recognizing that some federal courts had adopted the affirmative misrepresentation exception for deportation). 29 We invited the public defenders

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Nollette v. Stategreen
nev · 2002 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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Rose v. Stategreen
nev · 2007 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Watters v. State green
nev · 2013
2 sentences

2020Marquez also claims ineffective assistance, relying on Watters v. State, 129 Nev. 886 , 313 P.3d 243 (2013), based on trial counsel's failure to object to the slide show used in the State's closing argument showing verdict forms marked guilty.

2020Marquez also claims ineffective assistance, relying on Watters v. State, 129 Nev. 886 , 313 P.3d 243 (2013), based on trial counsel's failure to object to the slide show used in the State's closing argument showing verdict forms marked guilty.

12020–2020
Cuyler v. Sullivan green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

2017First, a conflict-of-interest claim is, at its root, an ineffective- assistance-of-counsel claim, see, e.g., Cuyler v. Sullivan, 446 U.S. 335, 345 , SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA 2 (01 I947A 9(09 y. 348-50 (1980), and the ineffective assistance of postconviction counsel does not constitute good cause, Brown, 130 Nev., Adv.

12017–2017
Martinez v. Ryan green
scotus · 2012
1 sentence

2017McDaniel, 130 Nev., Op. No. 60, 331 P.3d 867 (2014) (rejecting the application of Martinez v. Ryan, 566 U.S. , 132 S.Ct. 1309 (2012), to state procedural bars and recognizing that good cause cannot be premised SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA 3 (0) 1947A 42Nic" upon an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim where there is no statutory or constitutional right to counsel).

12017–2017
Letesheia O. v. State, Division of Child & Family Services green
nev · 2005
1 sentence

2016In re Parental Rights as to N.D.O., 121 Nev. 379, 384 , 115 P.3d 223, 226 (2005).

12016–2016
Nika v. State green
nev · 2008
2 sentences

2015Carpino v. State, Docket No. 54500 (Order of Affirmance, June 9, 2010); see Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687-88 (1984) (holding that an ineffective assistance of counsel claim requires, in part, that counsel's conduct was deficient); Nika, 124 Nev. at 1289 , 198 P.3d at 851 .

2015Carpino v. State, Docket No. 54500 (Order of Affirmance, June 9, 2010); see Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687-88 (1984) (holding that an ineffective assistance of counsel claim requires, in part, that counsel's conduct was deficient); Nika, 124 Nev. at 1289 , 198 P.3d at 851 .

12015–2015
Ronald K. Spivey v. Walter Zant, Warden, Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center green
ca5 · 1982
2 sentences

2014Our narrow holding was consistent with our reliance on Spivey v. Zant, 683 F.2d 881 (5th Cir. 1982), a case holding that a former client is entitled to all portions of his former attorney's file and that the work product protection only applies when an adversary seeks materials.

2014Our narrow holding was consistent with our reliance on Spivey v. Zant, 683 F.2d 881 (5th Cir. 1982), a case holding that a former client is entitled to all portions of his former attorney's file and that the work product protection only applies when an adversary seeks materials.

12014–2014
State v. Dist. Ct. green
nev · 2005
1 sentence

2013See Stewart v. LaGrand, 526 U.S. 115, 120 (1999) (concluding that ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim failed as good cause because the ineffective-assistance claim was itself procedurally defaulted); Hathaway, 119 Nev. at 252 , 71 P.3d at 506 ("[T]o constitute adequate cause, the ineffective assistance of counsel claim itself must not be procedurally defaulted."); Riker, 121 Nev. at 235 , 112 P.3d at 1077 ; Pellegrini, 117 Nev. at 869-70 , 34 P.3d at 526 .

12013–2013
State v. Eighth Judicial District Court green
nev · 2005
1 sentence

2013See Stewart v. LaGrand, 526 U.S. 115, 120 (1999) (concluding that ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim failed as good cause because the ineffective-assistance claim was itself procedurally defaulted); Hathaway, 119 Nev. at 252 , 71 P.3d at 506 ("[T]o constitute adequate cause, the ineffective assistance of counsel claim itself must not be procedurally defaulted."); Riker, 121 Nev. at 235 , 112 P.3d at 1077 ; Pellegrini, 117 Nev. at 869-70 , 34 P.3d at 526 .

12013–2013
Roe v. Flores-Ortega green
scotus · 2000
1 sentence

2011Flores-Ortega, 528 U.S. at 477-81 ; Thomas, 115 Nev. at 150 , 979 P.2d at 223 ; Davis v. State, 115 Nev. 17, 20 , 974 P.2d 658, 659-60 (1999).

12011–2011
Thomas v. State green
nev · 1999
2 sentences

2011Flores-Ortega, 528 U.S. at 477-81 ; Thomas, 115 Nev. at 150 , 979 P.2d at 223 ; Davis v. State, 115 Nev. 17, 20 , 974 P.2d 658, 659-60 (1999).

2011Flores-Ortega, 528 U.S. at 477-81 ; Thomas, 115 Nev. at 150 , 979 P.2d at 223 ; Davis v. State, 115 Nev. 17, 20 , 974 P.2d 658, 659-60 (1999).

12011–2011
Nay v. State green
nev · 2007
12008–2008

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 34.726 (18) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 34.810 (18) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 34.800 (11) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 34.820 (7) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 200.033 (6) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 34.724 (6) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 175.554 (5) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 177.055 (3) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 178.602 (3) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 50.115 (3)

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