82 Arkansas opinions name it 2 courts 2012–2025 14 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 |
|---|---|---|
Flores v. Stategreen2 sentences2023Flores v. State, 350 Ark. 198 , 205– 06, 85 S.W.3d 896, 901 (2002). 2023Flores v. State, 350 Ark. 198 , 205– 06, 85 S.W.3d 896, 901 (2002). | 2 | 3 |
Springs v. Stategreen2 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 . | 1 | 14 |
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 | 4 |
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. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
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 | 48 | 2012–2025 |
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 | 6 | 2014–2025 |
Dansby v. State
green
2 sentences2014Dansby v. State, 347 Ark. 674 , 66 S.W.3d 585 (2002). 2014Dansby v. State, 347 Ark. 674 , 66 S.W.3d 585 (2002). | 5 | 2013–2014 |
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 |
Houghton v. State
green
2 sentences2016Houghton v. State, 2015 Ark. 252 , 464 S.W.3d 922 . 2016Houghton v. State, 2015 Ark. 252 , 464 S.W.3d 922 . | 3 | 2015–2016 |
Holloway v. State
green
2 sentences2014Holloway v, State, 2013 Ark. 140 , 426 S.W.3d 462 , A petitioner making an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim must show that his counsel’s performance fell below an objective standard of reasonableness. 2014Holloway v, State, 2013 Ark. 140 , 426 S.W.3d 462 , A petitioner making an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim must show that his counsel’s performance fell below an objective standard of reasonableness. | 2 | 2013–2014 |
Zavier Marquis Pree v. State of Arkansas
neutral
2 sentences2025Pree v. State, 2022 Ark. 187 , 653 S.W.3d 347 . 2025Pree v. State, 2022 Ark. 187 , 653 S.W.3d 347 . | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Maiden v. State
green
1 sentence2022Id. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
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
1 sentence2020App. 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 |
Douglas v. State
green
1 sentence2020Id. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Delapaz v. State
neutral
1 sentence2014Abernathy v. State, 2012 Ark. 59 , 385 S.W.3d 477 (per curiam). | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Cunningham v. State
green
1 sentence2013Cunningham v. State, 2013 Ark. 304 , 429 S.W.3d 201 (per curiam). | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Cuningham v. State
green
1 sentence2013Cunningham v. State, 2013 Ark. 304 , 429 S.W.3d 201 (per curiam). | 1 | 2013–2013 |
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.