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individualized fact-based analysis in Iowa

25 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 2001–2025 16 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Iowa 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Lynn G. Lamasters Vs. State of Iowagreen
iowa · 2012 · cited in 13 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2024
2 sentences

2024“We start with the presumption that the attorney performed competently and proceed to an individualized fact-based analysis.” Lamasters v. State, 821 N.W.2d 856, 866 (Iowa 2012).

2024“We start with the presumption that the attorney performed competently and proceed to an individualized fact-based analysis.” Lamasters v. State, 821 N.W.2d 856, 866 (Iowa 2012).

713
Ledezma v. Stategreen
iowa · 2001 · cited in 6 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2017–2025
2 sentences

2025In the end, the inquiry is transformed into an individualized fact- based analysis.” Id. (internal citation omitted).

2025In the end, the inquiry is transformed into an individualized fact- based analysis.” Id. (internal citation omitted).

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Millam v. Stategreen
iowa · 2008 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025“We presume the attorney performed competently, and the applicant must present ‘an affirmative factual basis establishing inadequate representation.’” Millam v. State, 745 N.W.2d 719, 721 (Iowa 2008) (citation omitted).

11
State v. Ondayoggreen
iowa · 2006 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Counsel has not breached their duty when “counsel has made a reasonable decision concerning trial tactics and strategy, even if such judgments ultimately fail.” State v. Ondayog, 722 N.W.2d 778, 786 (Iowa 2006) (citation omitted).

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Hinkle v. Stategreen
iowa · 1980 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023“We start with the presumption that the attorney performed competently and proceed to an individualized fact-based analysis.” Id. (citation omitted). “[I]neffective assistance is more likely to be established when the alleged actions or inactions of counsel are attributed to a lack of diligence as opposed to the exercise of judgment.” [Ledezma, 626 N.W.2d at 142 .] “Improvident trial strategy, miscalculated tactics or mistakes in judgment do not necessarily amount to ineffective counsel.” Hinkle v. State, 290 N.W.2d 28, 34 (Iowa 1980).

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Fryer v. Stategreen
iowa · 1982 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023“When counsel makes a reasonable tactical decision, this court will not engage in second-guessing.” Fryer v. State, 325 N.W.2d 400, 413 (Iowa 1982).

11
State v. Dudleygreen
iowa · 2009 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023“We start with the presumption that the attorney performed competently and proceed to an individualized fact-based analysis.” Lamasters v. State, 821 N.W.2d 856, 866 (Iowa 2012). “[C]ounsel has no duty to raise an issue that has no merit.” State v. Dudley, 766 N.W.2d 606, 620 (Iowa 2009).

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Robert Krogmann v. State of Iowagreen
iowa · 2018 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022“To satisfy the breach prong, [the applicant] must establish his counsel’s performance fell ‘below the standard demanded of a reasonably competent attorney.’” Krogmann v. State, 914 N.W.2d 293, 306 (Iowa 2018) (citation omitted).

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State of Iowa v. Allen Bradley Claygreen
iowa · 2012 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017“Counsel’s unprofessional errors resulting in the mere impairment of presenting the defense is not sufficiently prejudicial.” State v. Clay, 824 N.W.2d 488, 496 (Iowa 2012).

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Williams v. Taylorgreen
scotus · 2000 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Williams v. Taylor, 529 U.S. 362, 391 , 120 S.Ct. 1495, 1512 , 146 L.Ed.2d 389, 416 (2000).

2001Williams v. Taylor, 529 U.S. 362, 391 , 120 S.Ct. 1495, 1512 , 146 L.Ed.2d 389, 416 (2000).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2023“We start with the presumption that the attorney performed competently and proceed to an individualized fact-based analysis.” Id.

2023“We start with the presumption that the attorney performed competently and proceed to an individualized fact-based analysis.” Id.

42012–2023
State of Iowa v. Kevin Deshay Ambrose green
iowa · 2015
2 sentences

2016Id.

2015Id. 7 III.

22015–2016

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IA § Iowa Code § 602.9206 (9) IA § Iowa Code § 822.8 (5)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

IA 25 (2001–2025) MO 4 (2015–2023)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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