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Strickland test in Arkansas

175 Arkansas opinions name it 2 courts 1986–2026 24 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Arkansas 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 (35)

CaseFollowedCited
Walker v. Stategreen
ark · 2006 · cited in 11 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2016
2 sentences

2016Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , |a104 S.Ct. 2052, 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984); Walker v. State, 367 Ark. 523 , 241 S.W.3d 734 (2006) (per curiam).

2016Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , |a104 S.Ct. 2052, 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984); Walker v. State, 367 Ark. 523 , 241 S.W.3d 734 (2006) (per curiam).

311
State v. Franklingreen
ark · 2002 · cited in 3 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2025
2 sentences

2025Whiteside, supra; see also, e.g., Noel v. State, 342 Ark. 35 , 26 S.W.3d 123 (2000); Huddleston v. State, 339 Ark. 266 , 5 S.W.3d 46 (1999); see also State v. Franklin, 351 Ark. 131 , 89 S.W.3d 865 (2002); State v. Hardin, 347 Ark. 62 , 60 S.W.3d 397 (2001) (holding that it was erroneous for the circuit court to entertain a claim of cumulative error in a Strickland analysis).

2025Whiteside, supra; see also, e.g., Noel v. State, 342 Ark. 35 , 26 S.W.3d 123 (2000); Huddleston v. State, 339 Ark. 266 , 5 S.W.3d 46 (1999); see also State v. Franklin, 351 Ark. 131 , 89 S.W.3d 865 (2002); State v. Hardin, 347 Ark. 62 , 60 S.W.3d 397 (2001) (holding that it was erroneous for the circuit court to entertain a claim of cumulative error in a Strickland analysis).

33
Strickland v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 27 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1986–2025
2 sentences

2025Strickland Standard Our standard for ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claims is the two-prong analysis set forth in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 (1984).

2022Strickland Standard Our standard for ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claims is the two-prong analysis set forth in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 (1984).

227
Hill v. Lockhartgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 10 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1986–2013
2 sentences

2013The United States Supreme Court has indicated that an inquiry into whether a plea is rejected, or in Appellee’s case entered, knowingly and voluntarily is not the correct means by which to address a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel; rather, pursuant to Hill v. Lockhart, 474 U.S. 52 , 106 S.Ct. 366 , 88 L.Ed.2d 203 (1985), the Strickland test should be applied in assessing a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel arising out of the plea-negotiation process.

2013The United States Supreme Court has indicated that an inquiry into whether a plea is rejected, or in Appellee’s case entered, knowingly and voluntarily is not the correct means by which to address a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel; rather, pursuant to Hill v. Lockhart, 474 U.S. 52 , 106 S.Ct. 366 , 88 L.Ed.2d 203 (1985), the Strickland test should be applied in assessing a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel arising out of the plea-negotiation process.

210
Howard v. Stategreen
ark · 2006 · cited in 6 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2019
2 sentences

2016See id. at 5, 470 S.W.3d at 275 (citing Howard v. State, 367 Ark. 18 , 238 S.W.3d 24 (2006)).3 Unless a petitioner under Rule 37 makes both required showings under the Strickland analysis, it cannot be said that the conviction resulted from a breakdown in the adversarial process that renders the result unreliable.

2016See id. at 5, 470 S.W.3d at 275 (citing Howard v. State, 367 Ark. 18 , 238 S.W.3d 24 (2006)).3 Unless a petitioner under Rule 37 makes both required showings under the Strickland analysis, it cannot be said that the conviction resulted from a breakdown in the adversarial process that renders the result unreliable.

26
Breeden v. Stategreen
ark · 2014 · cited in 5 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2018
2 sentences

2018Breeden v. State , 2014 Ark. 159 , at 6-7, 432 S.W.3d 618 , 624 (per curiam).

2018Breeden v. State , 2014 Ark. 159 , at 6-7, 432 S.W.3d 618 , 624 (per curiam).

25
Croy v. Stategreen
ark · 2011 · cited in 5 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2015
2 sentences

2015Id.-, see Cray v. State, 2011 Ark. 284 , 383 S.W.3d 367 (per curiam) (holding it is incumbent on a defendant claiming ineffective assistance for failure to call a witness to show that the error denied him a fair trial).

2015Id.-, see Cray v. State, 2011 Ark. 284 , 383 S.W.3d 367 (per curiam) (holding it is incumbent on a defendant claiming ineffective assistance for failure to call a witness to show that the error denied him a fair trial).

25
Anderson v. Stategreen
ark · 2015 · cited in 4 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2016
2 sentences

2016See, e.g., Anderson v. State, 2015 Ark. 18 , 454 S.W.3d 212 (per curiam).

2016See, e.g., Anderson v. State, 2015 Ark. 18 , 454 S.W.3d 212 (per curiam).

24
Noel v. Stategreen
ark · 2000 · cited in 3 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2025
2 sentences

2025Whiteside, supra; see also, e.g., Noel v. State, 342 Ark. 35 , 26 S.W.3d 123 (2000); Huddleston v. State, 339 Ark. 266 , 5 S.W.3d 46 (1999); see also State v. Franklin, 351 Ark. 131 , 89 S.W.3d 865 (2002); State v. Hardin, 347 Ark. 62 , 60 S.W.3d 397 (2001) (holding that it was erroneous for the circuit court to entertain a claim of cumulative error in a Strickland analysis).

2025Whiteside, supra; see also, e.g., Noel v. State, 342 Ark. 35 , 26 S.W.3d 123 (2000); Huddleston v. State, 339 Ark. 266 , 5 S.W.3d 46 (1999); see also State v. Franklin, 351 Ark. 131 , 89 S.W.3d 865 (2002); State v. Hardin, 347 Ark. 62 , 60 S.W.3d 397 (2001) (holding that it was erroneous for the circuit court to entertain a claim of cumulative error in a Strickland analysis).

23
Johnson v. Stategreen
ark · 2004 · cited in 3 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2025
2 sentences

2005Moreover, we held in Johnson v. State, 356 Ark. 534 , 157 S.W.3d 151 (2004), that failure to preserve an issue for federal habeas review is not the prejudice contemplated by the Strickland test, which requires a reasonable probability that the outcome at trial would have been different.

2005Moreover, we held in Johnson v. State, 356 Ark. 534 , 157 S.W.3d 151 (2004), that failure to preserve an issue for federal habeas review is not the prejudice contemplated by the Strickland test, which requires a reasonable probability that the outcome at trial would have been different.

23
Strain v. Stategreen
ark · 2012 · cited in 3 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2017
2 sentences

2017Strain v. State, 2012 Ark. 42, at 2 , 394 S.W.3d 294, 297 (per curiam).

2017Strain v. State, 2012 Ark. 42, at 2 , 394 S.W.3d 294, 297 (per curiam).

23
Taylor v. Stategreen
ark · 2015 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
22
Chunestudy v. Stategreen
ark · 2014 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2016
22
Huls v. Stategreen
ark · 1990 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2013
22
Thomas v. Stategreen
ark · 1997 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
22
Lowe v. Stategreen
ark · 2012 · cited in 16 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2026
2 sentences

2026Id.

2026Id.

116
State v. Hardingreen
ark · 2001 · cited in 5 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2025
2 sentences

2025Whiteside, supra; see also, e.g., Noel v. State, 342 Ark. 35 , 26 S.W.3d 123 (2000); Huddleston v. State, 339 Ark. 266 , 5 S.W.3d 46 (1999); see also State v. Franklin, 351 Ark. 131 , 89 S.W.3d 865 (2002); State v. Hardin, 347 Ark. 62 , 60 S.W.3d 397 (2001) (holding that it was erroneous for the circuit court to entertain a claim of cumulative error in a Strickland analysis).

2025Whiteside, supra; see also, e.g., Noel v. State, 342 Ark. 35 , 26 S.W.3d 123 (2000); Huddleston v. State, 339 Ark. 266 , 5 S.W.3d 46 (1999); see also State v. Franklin, 351 Ark. 131 , 89 S.W.3d 865 (2002); State v. Hardin, 347 Ark. 62 , 60 S.W.3d 397 (2001) (holding that it was erroneous for the circuit court to entertain a claim of cumulative error in a Strickland analysis).

15
Sartin v. Stategreen
ark · 2012 · cited in 5 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2021
2 sentences

2021Id.

2021Id.

15
State v. Barrettgreen
ark · 2007 · cited in 4 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2012
2 sentences

2012See id.

2012See id.

14
Lafler v. Coopergreen
scotus · 2012 · cited in 3 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2025
2 sentences

2025Id.

2025Id.

13
Anderson v. Stategreen
ark · 2011 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2023
2 sentences

2023Anderson v. State, 2011 Ark. 488, at 5 , 385 S.W.3d 783, 788 . 8 We agree that Morgan failed to satisfy either prong of the Strickland test.

2023Anderson v. State, 2011 Ark. 488, at 5 , 385 S.W.3d 783, 788 . 8 We agree that Morgan failed to satisfy either prong of the Strickland test.

12
Stiggers v. Stategreen
ark · 2014 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2020
2 sentences

2020See Stiggers v. State, 2014 Ark. 184 , 433 S.W.3d 252 (noting that the petitioner must satisfy both prongs of the Strickland test, and it is not necessary to determine whether counsel was deficient if the petitioner fails to demonstrate prejudice as to an alleged error).

2020See Stiggers v. State, 2014 Ark. 184 , 433 S.W.3d 252 (noting that the petitioner must satisfy both prongs of the Strickland test, and it is not necessary to determine whether counsel was deficient if the petitioner fails to demonstrate prejudice as to an alleged error).

12
Clayton v. Stategreen
ark · 2013 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2018
12
State v. Smithgreen
ark · 2007 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2016
12
Wertz v. Stategreen
ark · 2014 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2016
12
Magness v. Stategreen
ark · 2015 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
12
Mathis v. Stategreen
ark · 2014 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
12
Vickers v. Stategreen
ark · 1995 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1998–2001
12
Huff v. Stategreen
ark · 1986 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1997
12
Turner v. Stategreen
ark · 2016 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Feuget v. Stategreen
ark · 2015 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Nashville Livestock Commission v. Coxgreen
ark · 1990 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Jones v. Arkansas Department of Human Servicesgreen
ark · 2005 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Wainwright v. Stategreen
ark · 1992 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Young v. Stategreen
ark · 2015 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Arkansas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (45)

CaseCitedYears
Hickey v. State green
ark · 2013
2 sentences

2014Id.

2014Id.

82013–2014
Edward Joseph Reynolds v. State of Arkansas green
ark · 2020
2 sentences

2025Reynolds v. State, 2020 Ark. 174 , 599 S.W.3d 120 .

2025Reynolds v. State, 2020 Ark. 174 , 599 S.W.3d 120 .

72021–2025
Montgomery v. State green
ark · 2011
2 sentences

2021Id.

2021Id.

62012–2021
Springs v. State green
ark · 2012
2 sentences

2014Id. (citing Strickland, 466 U.S. at 697 ).

2014Id. (citing Strickland, 466 U.S. at 697 ).

62013–2014
Harrison v. State green
ark · 2007
2 sentences

2013Harrison v. State, 371 Ark. 474 , 268 S.W.3d 324 (2007).

2013Harrison v. State, 371 Ark. 474 , 268 S.W.3d 324 (2007).

52010–2013
Van Winkle v. State green
ark · 2016
2 sentences

2022Van Winkle [v. State], 2016 Ark. 98 , at 6–7, 486 S.W.3d at 784 .

2022Van Winkle [v. State], 2016 Ark. 98 , at 6–7, 486 S.W.3d at 784 .

32017–2022
Mancia v. State green
ark · 2015
2 sentences

2020Mancia, 2015 Ark. 115, at 5 , 459 S.W.3d at 264 .

2020Mancia, 2015 Ark. 115, at 5 , 459 S.W.3d at 264 .

32018–2020
Holloway v. State green
ark · 2013
2 sentences

2019Holloway v. State, 2013 Ark. 140 , 426 S.W.3d 462 .

2019Holloway v. State, 2013 Ark. 140 , 426 S.W.3d 462 .

32014–2019
Decay v. State green
ark · 2014
2 sentences

2016E.g., Decay v. State, 2014 Ark. 387 , 441 S.W.3d 899 .

2016E.g., Decay v. State, 2014 Ark. 387 , 441 S.W.3d 899 .

32015–2016
Sales v. State green
ark · 2014
2 sentences

2016Sales v. State, 2014 Ak. 384, 441 S.W.3d 883 .

2016Sales v. State, 2014 Ak. 384, 441 S.W.3d 883 .

32015–2016
Caery v. State neutral
ark · 2014
2 sentences

2014A petitioner seeking postconviction relief on a claim of ineffective assistance that is based on the 3 Cite as 2014 Ark. 247 failure of counsel to make a motion to sever is required to establish that counsel could have made a successful argument in order to demonstrate the prejudice required under the Strickland test.

2014A petitioner seeking postconviction relief on a claim of ineffective assistance that is based on the 3 Cite as 2014 Ark. 247 failure of counsel to make a motion to sever is required to establish that counsel could have made a successful argument in order to demonstrate the prejudice required under the Strickland test.

32014–2014
Huddleston v. State green
ark · 1999
2 sentences

2025Whiteside, supra; see also, e.g., Noel v. State, 342 Ark. 35 , 26 S.W.3d 123 (2000); Huddleston v. State, 339 Ark. 266 , 5 S.W.3d 46 (1999); see also State v. Franklin, 351 Ark. 131 , 89 S.W.3d 865 (2002); State v. Hardin, 347 Ark. 62 , 60 S.W.3d 397 (2001) (holding that it was erroneous for the circuit court to entertain a claim of cumulative error in a Strickland analysis).

2025Whiteside, supra; see also, e.g., Noel v. State, 342 Ark. 35 , 26 S.W.3d 123 (2000); Huddleston v. State, 339 Ark. 266 , 5 S.W.3d 46 (1999); see also State v. Franklin, 351 Ark. 131 , 89 S.W.3d 865 (2002); State v. Hardin, 347 Ark. 62 , 60 S.W.3d 397 (2001) (holding that it was erroneous for the circuit court to entertain a claim of cumulative error in a Strickland analysis).

22024–2025
Tollett v. Henderson green
scotus · 1973
22016–2017
Doty v. State green
ark · 2016
22016–2016
State v. Brown green
ark · 2009
22010–2015
Adams v. State green
ark · 2013
22014–2014
Moten v. State green
ark · 2013
22013–2013
State v. Slocum green
ark · 1998
22000–2001
Monts v. State green
ark · 1993
21998–2001
Crockett v. State green
ark · 1984
21991–1997
Florida v. Nixon green
scotus · 2004
12026–2026
Norris v. State green
ark · 2013
12026–2026
Brad Hunter Smith v. State of Arkansas green
ark · 2020
12026–2026
Perry v. State green
ark · 2014
12026–2026
Houghton v. State green
ark · 2015
12024–2024
Davenport v. State green
ark · 2013
12022–2022
Jamett v. State green
ark · 2010
12020–2020
Williams v. State green
ark · 2007
12020–2020
Fred L. Williams v. State of Arkansas green
ark · 2019
12020–2020
Bond v. State green
ark · 2013
12019–2019
Liggins v. State green
ark · 2016
12019–2019
Gordon v. State green
ark · 2018
12019–2019
McClinton v. State green
ark · 2018
12019–2019
MARK DAVID JOHNSON v. STATE OF ARKANSAS green
ark · 2018
12018–2018
Paige v. State green
ark · 2013
12018–2018
Osburn v. State neutral
· 2018
12018–2018
Robinson v. State green
ark · 2016
12017–2017
Tornavacca v. State green
ark · 2012
12016–2016
Kemp v. State green
ark · 2001
12016–2016
Taffner v. Arkansas Department of Human Services green
ark · 2016
12016–2016

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 5-4-501 (6)

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