108 Arkansas opinions name it 2 courts 2010–2026 18 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Williams v. Stategreen2 sentences2025First, a petitioner raising a claim of ineffective assistance must show that counsel made errors so serious that counsel was not functioning as the “counsel” guaranteed the petitioner by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. 9 A petitioner making an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim must show that counsel’s performance fell below an objective standard of reasonableness.10 A court must indulge in a strong presumption that counsel’s conduct falls within the wide range of reasonable professional assistance.11 Second, the petitioner must show that counsel’s deficient perform 2025First, a petitioner raising a claim of ineffective assistance must show that counsel made errors so serious that counsel was not functioning as the “counsel” guaranteed the petitioner by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. 9 A petitioner making an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim must show that counsel’s performance fell below an objective standard of reasonableness.10 A court must indulge in a strong presumption that counsel’s conduct falls within the wide range of reasonable professional assistance.11 Second, the petitioner must show that counsel’s deficient perform | 1 | 71 |
Joseph Thomas Lacefield v. State of Arkansasgreen1 sentence2020See Lacefield v. State, 2020 Ark. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Arkansas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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|---|---|---|
Strickland v. Washington
green
2 sentences2025First, a petitioner raising a claim of ineffective assistance must show that counsel made errors so serious that counsel was not functioning as the “counsel” guaranteed the petitioner by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution.6 A petitioner making an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim must show that counsel’s performance fell below an objective 2 (2023). 3 Kemp v. State, 347 Ark. 52 , 60 S.W.3d 404 (2001). 4 Id. 5 Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 (1984). 6 Williams v. State, 369 Ark. 104 , 251 S.W.3d 290 (2007). 2 standard of reasonableness.7 A court must indulge in a 2021First, a petitioner raising a claim of ineffective assistance must show that counsel made errors so serious that counsel was not functioning as the “counsel” guaranteed the petitioner by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. 5 A petitioner making an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim must show that counsel’s performance fell below an objective standard of reasonableness. 6 2 Kemp v. State, 347 Ark. 52 , 60 S.W.3d 404 (2001). 3 Id. 4 Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 (1984). 5 Williams v. State, 369 Ark. 104 , 251 S.W.3d 290 (2007). 6 Abernathy v. State, 2012 Ark. 59 | 8 | 2014–2025 |
Hickey v. State
green
2 sentences2014Hickey, 2013 Ark. 237 , ___ S.W.3d ___; Springs, 2012 Ark. 87 , 387 S.W.3d 143 . 2014Id. | 8 | 2013–2014 |
Caery v. State
neutral
2 sentences2015Caery, 2014 Ark. 247 , 2014 WL 2158140 ; Williams v. State, 369 Ark. 104 , 251 S.W.3d 290 (2007). 2014Caery, 2014 Ark. 247 ; Williams v. State, 369 Ark. 104 , 251 S.W.3d 290 (2007). | 6 | 2014–2015 |
Mancia v. State
green
2 sentences2021Mancia v. State, 2015 Ark. 115 , 459 S.W.3d 259 . 2021Mancia v. State, 2015 Ark. 115 , 459 S.W.3d 259 . | 5 | 2018–2021 |
Howard v. State
green
2 sentences2025First, a petitioner raising a claim of ineffective assistance must show that counsel made errors so serious that counsel was not functioning as the “counsel” guaranteed the petitioner by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. 9 A petitioner making an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim must show that counsel’s performance fell below an objective standard of reasonableness.10 A court must indulge in a strong presumption that counsel’s conduct falls within the wide range of reasonable professional assistance.11 Second, the petitioner must show that counsel’s deficient perform 2025First, a petitioner raising a claim of ineffective assistance must show that counsel made errors so serious that counsel was not functioning as the “counsel” guaranteed the petitioner by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. 9 A petitioner making an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim must show that counsel’s performance fell below an objective standard of reasonableness.10 A court must indulge in a strong presumption that counsel’s conduct falls within the wide range of reasonable professional assistance.11 Second, the petitioner must show that counsel’s deficient perform | 3 | 2020–2025 |
Kemp v. State
green
2 sentences2025First, a petitioner raising a claim of ineffective assistance must show that counsel made errors so serious that counsel was not functioning as the “counsel” guaranteed the petitioner by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution.6 A petitioner making an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim must show that counsel’s performance fell below an objective 2 (2023). 3 Kemp v. State, 347 Ark. 52 , 60 S.W.3d 404 (2001). 4 Id. 5 Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 (1984). 6 Williams v. State, 369 Ark. 104 , 251 S.W.3d 290 (2007). 2 standard of reasonableness.7 A court must indulge in a 2025First, a petitioner raising a claim of ineffective assistance must show that counsel made errors so serious that counsel was not functioning as the “counsel” guaranteed the petitioner by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution.6 A petitioner making an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim must show that counsel’s performance fell below an objective 2 (2023). 3 Kemp v. State, 347 Ark. 52 , 60 S.W.3d 404 (2001). 4 Id. 5 Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 (1984). 6 Williams v. State, 369 Ark. 104 , 251 S.W.3d 290 (2007). 2 standard of reasonableness.7 A court must indulge in a | 3 | 2020–2025 |
Abernathy v. State
green
2 sentences2025First, a petitioner raising a claim of ineffective assistance must show that counsel made errors so serious that counsel was not functioning as the “counsel” guaranteed the petitioner by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. 9 A petitioner making an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim must show that counsel’s performance fell below an objective standard of reasonableness.10 A court must indulge in a strong presumption that counsel’s conduct falls within the wide range of reasonable professional assistance.11 Second, the petitioner must show that counsel’s deficient perform 2025First, a petitioner raising a claim of ineffective assistance must show that counsel made errors so serious that counsel was not functioning as the “counsel” guaranteed the petitioner by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. 9 A petitioner making an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim must show that counsel’s performance fell below an objective standard of reasonableness.10 A court must indulge in a strong presumption that counsel’s conduct falls within the wide range of reasonable professional assistance.11 Second, the petitioner must show that counsel’s deficient perform | 3 | 2020–2025 |
Croy v. State
green
2 sentences2011Id. 2011Id. | 3 | 2011–2011 |
Maiden v. State
green
2 sentences2022Maiden v. State, 2019 Ark. 198 , at 3–4, 575 S.W.3d 120 , 123–24. 2022Maiden v. State, 2019 Ark. 198 , at 3–4, 575 S.W.3d 120 , 123–24. | 2 | 2021–2022 |
Springs v. State
green
2 sentences2021“A petitioner making an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim must show that his counsel’s performance fell below an objective standard of reasonableness.” Springs v. State, 2012 Ark. 87 , at 3–4, 387 S.W.3d 143, 148 . 2021“A petitioner making an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim must show that his counsel’s performance fell below an objective standard of reasonableness.” Springs v. State, 2012 Ark. 87 , at 3–4, 387 S.W.3d 143, 148 . | 2 | 2014–2021 |
Douglas v. State
green
2 sentences2021Douglas v. State, 2019 Ark. 57 , 567 S.W.3d 483 . 2021Douglas v. State, 2019 Ark. 57 , 567 S.W.3d 483 . | 2 | 2020–2021 |
State v. Barrett
green
2 sentences2019App. 79 , at 3, 570 S.W.3d at 520 (citing State v. Barrett , 371 Ark. 91 , 96, 263 S.W.3d 542 , 546 (2007) ). *394 Pursuant to Strickland and its two-prong standard, first a petitioner raising a claim of ineffective assistance must show that counsel made errors so serious that counsel was not functioning as the "counsel" guaranteed the petitioner by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. 2019App. 79 , at 3, 570 S.W.3d at 520 (citing State v. Barrett , 371 Ark. 91 , 96, 263 S.W.3d 542 , 546 (2007) ). *394 Pursuant to Strickland and its two-prong standard, first a petitioner raising a claim of ineffective assistance must show that counsel made errors so serious that counsel was not functioning as the "counsel" guaranteed the petitioner by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. | 2 | 2010–2019 |
Adams v. State
green
2 sentences2014Adams v. State, 2013 Ark. 174 , ___ S.W.3d ___. 2014Adams, 2013 Ark. 174 , ___ S.W.3d ___. | 2 | 2014–2014 |
Lane v. State
green
2 sentences2026Lane v. State, 2019 Ark. 5 , 564 S.W.3d 524 . 11 functioning as the “counsel” guaranteed the petitioner by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. 2026Lane v. State, 2019 Ark. 5 , 564 S.W.3d 524 . 11 functioning as the “counsel” guaranteed the petitioner by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Anderson v. State
green
2 sentences2021He filed a writ of certiorari seeking relief and stated that in the event the writ is granted, the postconviction appeal “should be dismissed as moot since Rule 37 proceedings are not ripe 7 Id. 8 Id. 9 Howard v. State, 367 Ark. 18 , 238 S.W.3d 24 (2006). 10 Id. 11 Id. 12 Anderson v. State, 2011 Ark. 488 , 385 S.W.3d 783 . 3 until the direct appeal of the conviction has been concluded.” Appellant’s writ of certiorari was denied by order issued on March 17, 2021. 2021He filed a writ of certiorari seeking relief and stated that in the event the writ is granted, the postconviction appeal “should be dismissed as moot since Rule 37 proceedings are not ripe 7 Id. 8 Id. 9 Howard v. State, 367 Ark. 18 , 238 S.W.3d 24 (2006). 10 Id. 11 Id. 12 Anderson v. State, 2011 Ark. 488 , 385 S.W.3d 783 . 3 until the direct appeal of the conviction has been concluded.” Appellant’s writ of certiorari was denied by order issued on March 17, 2021. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Duck v. State
neutral
2 sentences2020First, a petitioner raising a claim 2 See Duck v. State, 2016 Ark. 2020App. 596 , 509 S.W.3d 5 . 3 Kemp v. State, 347 Ark. 52 , 60 S.W.3d 404 (2001). 4 Id. 5 Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 (1984). 2 of ineffective assistance must show that counsel made errors so serious that counsel was not functioning as the “counsel” guaranteed the petitioner by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution.6 A petitioner making an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim must show that counsel’s performance fell below an objective standard of reasonableness.7 A court must indulge in a strong presumption that counsel’s conduct falls within the wide range of reaso | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Bond v. State
green
2 sentences2019Bond v. State, 2013 Ark. 298 , 429 S.W.3d 185 . 2019Bond v. State, 2013 Ark. 298 , 429 S.W.3d 185 . | 1 | 2019–2019 |
State v. Rainer
green
1 sentence2019Id. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Woods v. State
green
2 sentences2019Woods v. State, 2019 Ark. 62 , 567 S.W.3d 494 . 2019Woods v. State, 2019 Ark. 62 , 567 S.W.3d 494 . | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Henington v. State
green
1 sentence2018Id. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Dansby v. State
green
2 sentences2014Holloway v. State, 2013 Ark. 140 , ___ S.W.3d ___; Dansby v. State, 347 Ark. 674 , 66 S.W.3d 585 (2002). 2014Holloway v. State, 2013 Ark. 140 , ___ S.W.3d ___; Dansby v. State, 347 Ark. 674 , 66 S.W.3d 585 (2002). | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Holloway v. State
green
1 sentence2014Holloway v. State, 2013 Ark. 140 , ___ S.W.3d ___; Dansby v. State, 347 Ark. 674 , 66 S.W.3d 585 (2002). | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Barber v. State
green
1 sentence2014First, a petitioner raising a claim of ineffective assistance must show that counsel made errors so serious that 2 Cite as 2014 Ark. 179 counsel was not functioning as the “counsel” guaranteed the petitioner by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Swanigan v. Ark. Dep't of Correction
green
1 sentence2014First, a petitioner raising a claim of ineffective assistance must show that counsel made errors so serious that counsel was 3 Cite as 2014 Ark. 196 not functioning as the “counsel” guaranteed the petitioner by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Williams v. State
green
1 sentence2013Williams v. State, 2013 Ark. 375 (per curiam). | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Harrison v. State
green
2 sentences2010Harrison v. State, 371 Ark. 474 , 268 S.W.3d 324 (2007); Barrett, 371 Ark. at 95-96 , 263 S.W.3d at 546 . 2010Harrison v. State, 371 Ark. 474 , 268 S.W.3d 324 (2007); Barrett, 371 Ark. at 95-96 , 263 S.W.3d at 546 . | 1 | 2010–2010 |
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.