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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.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Spanggreen
neb · 2019 · cited in 2 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

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

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

22
State v. Wellsgreen
neb · 2018 · cited in 5 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2018–2019
2 sentences

2019Id.

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.

15
State v. Munozgreen
neb · 2021 · cited in 3 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2021–2025
2 sentences

2025Id.

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.

13
State v. Thomasgreen
neb · 2009 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (54)

CaseCitedYears
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2026The 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.

181992–2026
State v. Manjikian green
neb · 2019
2 sentences

2023Id.

2021Id.

62019–2023
State v. Cox green
neb · 2023
2 sentences

2026State 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.

42023–2026
State v. Schwaderer green
neb · 2017
2 sentences

2020State v. Schwaderer, 296 Neb. 932 , 898 N.W.2d 318 (2017).

2020State v. Schwaderer, 296 Neb. 932 , 898 N.W.2d 318 (2017).

42018–2020
State v. Ash green
neb · 2016
2 sentences

2019Id.

2018Id.

42017–2019
Roe v. Flores-Ortega green
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

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

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

32018–2022
State v. Marks green
neb · 2013
2 sentences

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

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

32014–2019
State v. McHenry green
neb · 2004
2 sentences

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.

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.

32005–2014
State v. Bershon green
nebctapp · 2025
2 sentences

2026State v. Bershon, 33 Neb.

2026State v. Bershon, 33 Neb.

22026–2026
State v. Filholm green
neb · 2014
2 sentences

2020State 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).

22014–2020
State v. Avina-Murillo green
neb · 2018
2 sentences

2019Id.

2019Id.

22019–2019
State v. Vanderpool green
neb · 2013
2 sentences

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

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

22019–2019
State v. Henderson green
neb · 2018
2 sentences

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.

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.

22019–2019
State v. Collins green
neb · 2018
2 sentences

2018State 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).

22018–2018
State v. Deckard green
neb · 2006
2 sentences

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.

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.

22010–2018
State v. Watt green
neb · 2013
2 sentences

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

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

22014–2018
State v. Cullen green
neb · 2015
2 sentences

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

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.

22015–2018
State v. Alarcon-Chavez green
neb · 2017
2 sentences

2018State 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).

22018–2018
State v. George green
neb · 2002
2 sentences

2005State v. George, 264 Neb. 26 , 645 N.W.2d 777 (2002).

2005State v. George, 264 Neb. 26 , 645 N.W.2d 777 (2002).

22004–2005
State v. THOI VO green
neb · 2010
1 sentence

2024Id.

12024–2024
State v. John green
neb · 2022
1 sentence

2022State 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.

12022–2022
State v. Wood green
neb · 2021
1 sentence

2022Id.

12022–2022
State v. Britt green
neb · 2021
12021–2021
State v. Saufley green
nebctapp · 2021
1 sentence

2021Id.

12021–2021
State v. Russell green
neb · 2021
2 sentences

2021The 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

12021–2021
State v. Stelly green
neb · 2021
12021–2021
State v. Curtright green
neb · 2002
2 sentences

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

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

12021–2021
State v. Weathers green
neb · 2019
1 sentence

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

12021–2021
State v. Assad green
neb · 2020
12021–2021
State v. Thorpe green
neb · 2015
1 sentence

2021ANALYSIS [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

12021–2021
State v. Oliveira-Coutinho green
neb · 2019
12019–2019
State v. Haynes green
neb · 2018
12018–2018
Walters v. Sporer green
neb · 2017
12018–2018
State v. Hill green
neb · 2018
12018–2018
State v. Cotton green
neb · 2018
12018–2018
State v. Zarate green
neb · 2002
12018–2018
State v. Glover green
neb · 2009
12018–2018
State v. Allen green
neb · 2018
12018–2018
State v. Lee green
neb · 2015
12018–2018
State v. Huff green
nebctapp · 2017
12017–2017

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-105 (19) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3001 (17) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-416 (9) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2221 (7) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 27-403 (6) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1206 (6) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-1207 (6) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 27-404 (5) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 27-801 (5) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1205 (5) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-319 (5) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1912 (4)

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

NE 83 (1992–2026) CT 24 (1999–2025) AL 18 (1982–2024) WA 15 (1992–2025) TX 12 (1993–2020) IL 11 (1998–2025) NM 10 (1993–2025) OH 8 (1987–2021) IN 7 (2000–2013) MS 7 (1993–2024) MO 6 (1992–2020) MN 5 (2006–2025) OR 4 (1981–2011) MD 4 (1984–2006) CA 3 (1984–1992) SD 3 (1978–1979) NJ 3 (2000–2015) ID 3 (1995–2002) AK 2 (1985–2006) MA 2 (2018–2025) KY 2 (2022–2022)

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