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83 Nebraska opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2026 21 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Nebraska 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.
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State v. Spanggreen2 sentences2019See, also, State v. Williams, supra note 7 . - 293 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 302 Nebraska R eports STATE v. SPANG Cite as 302 Neb. 285 However, an ineffective assistance of counsel claim made on direct appeal can be found to be without merit if the record establishes that trial counsel’s performance was not deficient or that the appellant could not establish prejudice.11 [8-10] To prevail on a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel under Strickland v. Washington,12 the defendant has the burden to show that his or her counsel’s performance was deficient and that this deficien 2019See, also, State v. Williams, supra note 7 . - 293 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 302 Nebraska R eports STATE v. SPANG Cite as 302 Neb. 285 However, an ineffective assistance of counsel claim made on direct appeal can be found to be without merit if the record establishes that trial counsel’s performance was not deficient or that the appellant could not establish prejudice.11 [8-10] To prevail on a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel under Strickland v. Washington,12 the defendant has the burden to show that his or her counsel’s performance was deficient and that this deficien | 2 | 2 |
State v. Wellsgreen2 sentences2019Id. 2018The two prongs of this test may be addressed in either order, and the entire - 311 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 300 Nebraska R eports STATE v. WELLS Cite as 300 Neb. 296 ineffectiveness analysis should be viewed with a strong pre- sumption that counsel’s actions were reasonable. | 1 | 5 |
State v. Munozgreen2 sentences2025Id. 2022See State v. Munoz, 309 Neb. 285 , 959 N.W.2d 806 (2021). [8] Cullen was represented on direct appeal by counsel dif- ferent from her trial counsel. | 1 | 3 |
| State v. Thomasgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Nebraska. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Strickland v. Washington
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2 sentences2026The two prongs of the test under Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S. Ct. 2052 , 80 L. 2026The two prongs of the test under Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S. Ct. 2052 , 80 L. | 18 | 1992–2026 |
State v. Manjikian
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2 sentences2023Id. 2021Id. | 6 | 2019–2023 |
State v. Cox
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2 sentences2026State v. Cox, 314 Neb. 104 , 989 N.W.2d 65 (2023). 2023COX Cite as 314 Neb. 104 supra. The two prongs of this test may be addressed in either order, and the entire ineffectiveness analysis should be viewed with a strong presumption that counsel’s actions were reason- able. | 4 | 2023–2026 |
State v. Schwaderer
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2 sentences2020State v. Schwaderer, 296 Neb. 932 , 898 N.W.2d 318 (2017). 2020State v. Schwaderer, 296 Neb. 932 , 898 N.W.2d 318 (2017). | 4 | 2018–2020 |
State v. Ash
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2 sentences2019Id. 2018Id. | 4 | 2017–2019 |
Roe v. Flores-Ortega
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2 sentences2021Ed. 2d 674 (1984). 4 State v. Dalton, supra note 1 . 5 Id. - 506 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 308 Nebraska Reports STATE v. RUSSELL Cite as 308 Neb. 499 constitutional violations that render the judgment void or void- able. 6 To establish a right to postconviction relief based on a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, the defendant has the burden, in accordance with Strickland, 7 to show that coun- sel’s performance was deficient; that is, counsel’s performance did not equal that of a lawyer with ordinary training and skill in criminal law. 8 Next, the defendant must show th 2021Ed. 2d 674 (1984). 4 State v. Dalton, supra note 1 . 5 Id. - 506 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 308 Nebraska Reports STATE v. RUSSELL Cite as 308 Neb. 499 constitutional violations that render the judgment void or void- able. 6 To establish a right to postconviction relief based on a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, the defendant has the burden, in accordance with Strickland, 7 to show that coun- sel’s performance was deficient; that is, counsel’s performance did not equal that of a lawyer with ordinary training and skill in criminal law. 8 Next, the defendant must show th | 3 | 2018–2022 |
State v. Marks
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2 sentences2014To prevail on a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel under Strickland v. Washington,30 the defendant must show that his or her counsel’s performance was defi- cient and that this deficient performance actually prejudiced the defendant’s defense.31 An appellate court may address the two prongs of this test, deficient performance and prejudice, in either order.32 To show prejudice, the defendant must dem- onstrate a reasonable probability that but for counsel’s defi- cient performance, the result of the proceeding would have been different.33 (a) Insufficient Allegations The Court of Appea 2014To prevail on a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel under Strickland v. Washington,30 the defendant must show that his or her counsel’s performance was defi- cient and that this deficient performance actually prejudiced the defendant’s defense.31 An appellate court may address the two prongs of this test, deficient performance and prejudice, in either order.32 To show prejudice, the defendant must dem- onstrate a reasonable probability that but for counsel’s defi- cient performance, the result of the proceeding would have been different.33 (a) Insufficient Allegations The Court of Appea | 3 | 2014–2019 |
State v. McHenry
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2 sentences2014The Eighth Amendment “prohibits not only barbaric pun- ishments, but also sentences that are disproportionate to the 40 State v. McHenry, 268 Neb. 219 , 682 N.W.2d 212 (2004). 41 Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S. Ct. 2052 , 80 L. 2014The Eighth Amendment “prohibits not only barbaric pun- ishments, but also sentences that are disproportionate to the 40 State v. McHenry, 268 Neb. 219 , 682 N.W.2d 212 (2004). 41 Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S. Ct. 2052 , 80 L. | 3 | 2005–2014 |
State v. Bershon
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2 sentences2026State v. Bershon, 33 Neb. 2026State v. Bershon, 33 Neb. | 2 | 2026–2026 |
State v. Filholm
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2 sentences2020State v. Manjikian, supra. While the Nebraska Supreme Court has held that an appellant need not allege prejudice on direct appeal when claiming ineffective assistance of trial counsel, the Supreme Court does require “specific allegations of the conduct that he or she claims constitutes deficient performance[.]” State v. Filholm, 287 Neb. 763 , 770, 848 N.W.2d 571 , 578 (2014) (emphasis supplied). 2014State v. Filholm, 287 Neb. 763 , ___ N.W.2d ___ (2014). | 2 | 2014–2020 |
State v. Avina-Murillo
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2 sentences2019Id. 2019Id. | 2 | 2019–2019 |
State v. Vanderpool
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2 sentences2019Nevertheless, we are able to determine that trial counsel’s performance in failing to offer the Wisconsin motion to preclude did not prejudice Spang, because issue preclusion does not apply in sentence enhancement proceedings.17 [11,12] Issue preclusion means that when an issue of ulti- mate fact has once been determined by a valid and final judg- ment, that issue cannot again be litigated between the same 11 See State v. Filholm, supra note 1 . 12 Strickland v. Washington, supra note 3 . 13 See State v. Marks, 286 Neb. 166 , 835 N.W.2d 656 (2013). 14 State v. Filholm, supra note 1 . 15 State 2019Nevertheless, we are able to determine that trial counsel’s performance in failing to offer the Wisconsin motion to preclude did not prejudice Spang, because issue preclusion does not apply in sentence enhancement proceedings.17 [11,12] Issue preclusion means that when an issue of ulti- mate fact has once been determined by a valid and final judg- ment, that issue cannot again be litigated between the same 11 See State v. Filholm, supra note 1 . 12 Strickland v. Washington, supra note 3 . 13 See State v. Marks, 286 Neb. 166 , 835 N.W.2d 656 (2013). 14 State v. Filholm, supra note 1 . 15 State | 2 | 2019–2019 |
State v. Henderson
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2 sentences2019State v. Henderson, 301 Neb. 633 , 920 N.W.2d 246 (2018). - 10 - Grutell argues that his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to object to the improper jury instructions. 2019State v. Henderson, 301 Neb. 633 , 920 N.W.2d 246 (2018). - 10 - Grutell argues that his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to object to the improper jury instructions. | 2 | 2019–2019 |
State v. Collins
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2 sentences2018State v. Collins, 299 Neb. 160, 164 , 907 N.W.2d 721 , 726 (2018). 2018State v. Collins, 299 Neb. 160 , 907 N.W.2d 721 (2018). | 2 | 2018–2018 |
State v. Deckard
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2 sentences2018See, also, e.g., State v. Armendariz, 289 Neb. 896 , 857 N.W.2d 775 (2015); State v. Yos-Chiguil, supra note 15; State v. Glover, 278 Neb. 795 , 774 N.W.2d 248 (2009); State v. McLeod, supra note 3 ; State v. Barnes, supra note 11 ; State v. Deckard, 272 Neb. 410 , 722 N.W.2d 55 (2006); State v. Silvers, supra note 19 . 27 See State v. Yos-Chiguil, supra note 15. 28 Id. at 631, 798 N.W.2d at 844, quoting Roe v. Flores-Ortega, 528 U.S. 470 , 120 S. Ct. 1029 , 145 L. 2018See, also, e.g., State v. Armendariz, 289 Neb. 896 , 857 N.W.2d 775 (2015); State v. Yos-Chiguil, supra note 15; State v. Glover, 278 Neb. 795 , 774 N.W.2d 248 (2009); State v. McLeod, supra note 3 ; State v. Barnes, supra note 11 ; State v. Deckard, 272 Neb. 410 , 722 N.W.2d 55 (2006); State v. Silvers, supra note 19 . 27 See State v. Yos-Chiguil, supra note 15. 28 Id. at 631, 798 N.W.2d at 844, quoting Roe v. Flores-Ortega, 528 U.S. 470 , 120 S. Ct. 1029 , 145 L. | 2 | 2010–2018 |
State v. Watt
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2 sentences2018The determining factor is whether the record is sufficient to adequately review the question.55 An ineffective assistance of counsel claim will not be addressed on direct appeal if it requires an evidentiary hearing.56 We conclude that the record is sufficient to address some, but not all, of Hill’s ineffective assistance claims. [14,15] In order to show ineffective assistance of counsel under Strickland v. Washington,57 a defendant must show, first, that counsel was deficient and, second, that the deficient per- formance actually caused prejudice to the defendant’s case.58 The two prongs of t 2018The determining factor is whether the record is sufficient to adequately review the question.55 An ineffective assistance of counsel claim will not be addressed on direct appeal if it requires an evidentiary hearing.56 We conclude that the record is sufficient to address some, but not all, of Hill’s ineffective assistance claims. [14,15] In order to show ineffective assistance of counsel under Strickland v. Washington,57 a defendant must show, first, that counsel was deficient and, second, that the deficient per- formance actually caused prejudice to the defendant’s case.58 The two prongs of t | 2 | 2014–2018 |
State v. Cullen
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2 sentences2018The determining factor is whether the record is sufficient to adequately review the question.55 An ineffective assistance of counsel claim will not be addressed on direct appeal if it requires an evidentiary hearing.56 We conclude that the record is sufficient to address some, but not all, of Hill’s ineffective assistance claims. [14,15] In order to show ineffective assistance of counsel under Strickland v. Washington,57 a defendant must show, first, that counsel was deficient and, second, that the deficient per- formance actually caused prejudice to the defendant’s case.58 The two prongs of t 2015Ed. 2d 674 (1984). 37 See, State v. Soukharith, 260 Neb. 478 , 618 N.W.2d 409 (2000); State v. Buckman, 259 Neb. 924 , 613 N.W.2d 463 (2000). 38 See State v. Poe, 284 Neb. 750 , 822 N.W.2d 831 (2012). 39 Id. at 774, 822 N.W.2d at 849. - 57 - Nebraska A dvance Sheets 292 Nebraska R eports STATE v. CULLEN Cite as 292 Neb. 30 evidence before the judge or jury. | 2 | 2015–2018 |
State v. Alarcon-Chavez
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2 sentences2018State v. Alarcon-Chavez, 295 Neb. 1014 , 893 N.W.2d 706 (2017). 2018State v. Alarcon-Chavez, 295 Neb. 1014 , 893 N.W.2d 706 (2017). | 2 | 2018–2018 |
State v. George
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2 sentences2005State v. George, 264 Neb. 26 , 645 N.W.2d 777 (2002). 2005State v. George, 264 Neb. 26 , 645 N.W.2d 777 (2002). | 2 | 2004–2005 |
State v. THOI VO
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1 sentence2024Id. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
State v. John
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1 sentence2022State v. John, 310 Neb. 958 , 969 N.W.2d 894 (2022). (a) Failure to Advise of Deadline for New Trial Borer first asserts that his trial counsel was ineffective in failing to advise him of the deadline for a new trial motion. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
State v. Wood
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1 sentence2022Id. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
| State v. Britt green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Saufley
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1 sentence2021Id. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Russell
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2 sentences2021The two prongs of the test for ineffective assistance of counsel may be addressed in either order, - 500 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 308 Nebraska Reports STATE v. RUSSELL Cite as 308 Neb. 499 and the entire ineffectiveness analysis should be viewed with a strong presumption that counsel’s actions were reasonable. 8. 2021Ed. 2d 674 (1984). 4 State v. Dalton, supra note 1 . 5 Id. - 506 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 308 Nebraska Reports STATE v. RUSSELL Cite as 308 Neb. 499 constitutional violations that render the judgment void or void- able. 6 To establish a right to postconviction relief based on a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, the defendant has the burden, in accordance with Strickland, 7 to show that coun- sel’s performance was deficient; that is, counsel’s performance did not equal that of a lawyer with ordinary training and skill in criminal law. 8 Next, the defendant must show th | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| State v. Stelly green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Curtright
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2 sentences2021Ed. 2d 674 (1984). 4 State v. Dalton, supra note 1 . 5 Id. - 506 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 308 Nebraska Reports STATE v. RUSSELL Cite as 308 Neb. 499 constitutional violations that render the judgment void or void- able. 6 To establish a right to postconviction relief based on a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, the defendant has the burden, in accordance with Strickland, 7 to show that coun- sel’s performance was deficient; that is, counsel’s performance did not equal that of a lawyer with ordinary training and skill in criminal law. 8 Next, the defendant must show th 2021Ed. 2d 674 (1984). 4 State v. Dalton, supra note 1 . 5 Id. - 506 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 308 Nebraska Reports STATE v. RUSSELL Cite as 308 Neb. 499 constitutional violations that render the judgment void or void- able. 6 To establish a right to postconviction relief based on a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, the defendant has the burden, in accordance with Strickland, 7 to show that coun- sel’s performance was deficient; that is, counsel’s performance did not equal that of a lawyer with ordinary training and skill in criminal law. 8 Next, the defendant must show th | 1 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Weathers
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1 sentence2021Ed. 2d 674 (1984). 4 State v. Dalton, supra note 1 . 5 Id. - 506 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 308 Nebraska Reports STATE v. RUSSELL Cite as 308 Neb. 499 constitutional violations that render the judgment void or void- able. 6 To establish a right to postconviction relief based on a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, the defendant has the burden, in accordance with Strickland, 7 to show that coun- sel’s performance was deficient; that is, counsel’s performance did not equal that of a lawyer with ordinary training and skill in criminal law. 8 Next, the defendant must show th | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| State v. Assad green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Thorpe
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1 sentence2021ANALYSIS [3] A court must grant an evidentiary hearing to resolve the claims in a postconviction motion when the motion contains factual allegations which, if proved, constitute an infringe- ment of the defendant’s rights under the Nebraska or federal Constitution. 5 [4-6] In order to establish a right to postconviction relief based on a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, the defendant has the burden, in accordance with Strickland v. Washington, 6 to show that counsel’s performance was deficient and that counsel’s deficient performance prejudiced the defense in his or her case. 7 The | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| State v. Oliveira-Coutinho green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| State v. Haynes green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| Walters v. Sporer green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| State v. Hill green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| State v. Cotton green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| State v. Zarate green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| State v. Glover green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| State v. Allen green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| State v. Lee green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| State v. Huff green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
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.