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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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Lynn G. Lamasters Vs. State of Iowagreen2 sentences2024“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). | 7 | 13 |
Ledezma v. Stategreen2 sentences2025In 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). | 1 | 6 |
Millam v. Stategreen1 sentence2025“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). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Ondayoggreen1 sentence2024Counsel 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). | 1 | 1 |
Hinkle v. Stategreen1 sentence2023“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). | 1 | 1 |
Fryer v. Stategreen1 sentence2023“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). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Dudleygreen1 sentence2023“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). | 1 | 1 |
Robert Krogmann v. State of Iowagreen1 sentence2022“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). | 1 | 1 |
State of Iowa v. Allen Bradley Claygreen1 sentence2017“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). | 1 | 1 |
Williams v. Taylorgreen2 sentences2001Williams 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). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Iowa. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Strickland v. Washington
green
2 sentences2023“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. | 4 | 2012–2023 |
State of Iowa v. Kevin Deshay Ambrose
green
2 sentences2016Id. 2015Id. 7 III. | 2 | 2015–2016 |
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.
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.