429 Mississippi opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2026 30 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Mississippi 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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Stringer v. Stategreen2 sentences2017"In order to establish ineffective assistance of counsel, [Lloyd] must satisfy the two-pronged test set forth in Strickland v. Washington , 466 U.S. 668 , 686, 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984), and adopted by the Mississippi Supreme Court in Stringer v. State , 454 So.2d 468 , 476-77 (Miss. 1984)." Goldsmith , 195 So.3d at 215 (¶ 43). "[Lloyd] must demonstrate: (1) counsel's performance was deficient and (2) that the deficiency prejudiced the defense." Id. at 215-16 (¶ 43) (citation omitted). 2005See Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687 , 104 S.Ct. 2052, 2064-65 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674, 693-95 (1984) (requiring appellant to prove: (1) that his counsel's performance was deficient; and (2) that this alleged deficiency prejudiced his defense); Stringer v. State, 454 So.2d 468, 476-77 (Miss.1984) (where this Court adopted the standard set forth in Strickland ). | 20 | 24 |
Strickland v. Washingtongreen2 sentences2025To make a successful ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim, Phillips must make two showings: “(1) his counsel’s performance was deficient, and (2) this deficiency prejudiced his defense.” Ashford, 233 So. 3d at 779 (citing Puckett v. State, 879 So. 2d 920, 935 (Miss. 2004) (citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 686 , 104 S. Ct. 2052 , 80 L. 2025To make a successful ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim, Phillips must make two showings: “(1) his counsel’s performance was deficient, and (2) this deficiency prejudiced his defense.” Ashford, 233 So. 3d at 779 (citing Puckett v. State, 879 So. 2d 920, 935 (Miss. 2004) (citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 686 , 104 S. Ct. 2052 , 80 L. | 19 | 367 |
Liddell v. Stategreen2 sentences2018Liddell v. State , 7 So.3d 217 , 219 (¶ 6) (Miss. 2009) (quoting Strickland v. Washington , 466 U.S. 668 , 687, 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984) ). 2017Liddell v. State, 7 So.3d 217, 219 (¶ 6) (Miss. 2009) (quoting Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984)). | 12 | 13 |
Eakes v. Stategreen2 sentences2000“The burden to demonstrate both prongs is on the defendant who faces a strong presumption that counsel’s performance falls within the broad spectrum of reasonable professional assistance.” Bakes v. State, 665 So.2d 852, 872-73 (Miss.1995). 2000"The burden to demonstrate both prongs is on the defendant who faces a strong presumption that counsel's performance falls within the broad spectrum of reasonable professional assistance." Eakes v. State , 665 So.2d 852 , 872-73 (Miss. 1995). ¶ 4. | 11 | 12 |
Puckett v. Stategreen2 sentences2025To make a successful ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim, Phillips must make two showings: “(1) his counsel’s performance was deficient, and (2) this deficiency prejudiced his defense.” Ashford, 233 So. 3d at 779 (citing Puckett v. State, 879 So. 2d 920, 935 (Miss. 2004) (citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 686 , 104 S. Ct. 2052 , 80 L. 2025“To succeed on an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim, the defendant must show that (1) his counsel’s performance was deficient, and (2) this deficiency prejudiced his defense.” Ashford v. State, 233 So. 3d 765, 779 (Miss. 2017) (citing Puckett v. State, 879 So. 2d 920, 935 (Miss. 2004)). | 8 | 8 |
Burns v. Stategreen2 sentences2023To prevail on a claim of ineffectiveness of counsel, “[a] defendant must demonstrate that [her] counsel’s performance was [(1)] deficient and [(2)] that the deficiency prejudiced the defense of the case.” Burnside v. State, 882 So. 2d 212, 216 (¶20) (Miss. 2004) (quoting Burns v. State, 813 So. 2d 668, 673 (¶14) (Miss. 2001)). 2023Again, to prevail on a claim of ineffectiveness of counsel, “[a] defendant must demonstrate that his counsel’s performance was [(1)] deficient and [(2)] that the deficiency prejudiced the defense of the case.” Burnside, 882 So. 2d at 216 (¶20) (quoting Burns, 813 So. 2d at 673 (¶14)). | 7 | 7 |
McQuarter v. Stategreen2 sentences2012“The burden of proof rests on [the defendant] to show both prongs.” Id. (citing McQuarter v. State, 574 So.2d 685, 687 (Miss.1990)). 2012The defendant bears the burden of proof “to show both prongs.” Tucker, 60 So.3d at 223 (¶ 7) (citing McQuatter v. State, 574 So.2d 685, 687 (Miss.1990)). ¶ 24. | 6 | 6 |
Ransom v. Stategreen2 sentences2024Under the two-part test in Strickland, “[t]he defendant must demonstrate [(1)] that his counsel’s performance was deficient, and [(2)] that the deficiency prejudiced the defense of the case.” Ransom v. State, 919 So. 2d 887, 889 (¶12) (Miss. 2005). 2024“The defendant must demonstrate [(1)] that his counsel’s performance was deficient, and [(2)] that the deficiency prejudiced the defense of the case.” Id. (quoting Ransom v. State, 919 So. 2d 887, 889 (¶12) (Miss. 2005)). | 5 | 5 |
Goff v. Stategreen2 sentences2022To prevail on an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim, Ellis must show “(1) that his counsel’s performance was deficient, and (2) that this alleged deficiency prejudiced his defense.” Thompson v. State, 119 So. 3d 1007, 1009 (¶5) (Miss. 2013) (quoting Goff v. State, 6 14 So. 3d 625, 655 (¶121) (Miss. 2009)). “[A] rebuttable presumption [exists] that trial counsel is competent and his performance was not deficient.” Id. 2022To prevail on an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim, Ellis must show “(1) that his counsel’s performance was deficient, and (2) that this alleged deficiency prejudiced his defense.” Thompson v. State, 119 So. 3d 1007, 1009 (¶5) (Miss. 2013) (quoting Goff v. State, 6 14 So. 3d 625, 655 (¶121) (Miss. 2009)). “[A] rebuttable presumption [exists] that trial counsel is competent and his performance was not deficient.” Id. | 5 | 5 |
Kelvin D. Ashford v. State of Mississippigreen2 sentences2025To make a successful ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim, Phillips must make two showings: “(1) his counsel’s performance was deficient, and (2) this deficiency prejudiced his defense.” Ashford, 233 So. 3d at 779 (citing Puckett v. State, 879 So. 2d 920, 935 (Miss. 2004) (citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 686 , 104 S. Ct. 2052 , 80 L. 2025“To succeed on an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim, the defendant must show that (1) his counsel’s performance was deficient, and (2) this deficiency prejudiced his defense.” Ashford v. State, 233 So. 3d 765, 779 (Miss. 2017) (citing Puckett v. State, 879 So. 2d 920, 935 (Miss. 2004)). | 4 | 6 |
Burnside v. Stategreen2 sentences2023To prevail on a claim of ineffectiveness of counsel, “[a] defendant must demonstrate that [her] counsel’s performance was [(1)] deficient and [(2)] that the deficiency prejudiced the defense of the case.” Burnside v. State, 882 So. 2d 212, 216 (¶20) (Miss. 2004) (quoting Burns v. State, 813 So. 2d 668, 673 (¶14) (Miss. 2001)). 2023Again, to prevail on a claim of ineffectiveness of counsel, “[a] defendant must demonstrate that his counsel’s performance was [(1)] deficient and [(2)] that the deficiency prejudiced the defense of the case.” Burnside, 882 So. 2d at 216 (¶20) (quoting Burns, 813 So. 2d at 673 (¶14)). | 4 | 4 |
Thompson v. Stategreen2 sentences2022To prevail on an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim, Ellis must show “(1) that his counsel’s performance was deficient, and (2) that this alleged deficiency prejudiced his defense.” Thompson v. State, 119 So. 3d 1007, 1009 (¶5) (Miss. 2013) (quoting Goff v. State, 6 14 So. 3d 625, 655 (¶121) (Miss. 2009)). “[A] rebuttable presumption [exists] that trial counsel is competent and his performance was not deficient.” Id. 2020“In order to prevail on a claim for ineffective assistance of counsel, [Russell] must show: ‘(1) that his counsel’s performance was deficient, and (2) that this alleged deficiency prejudiced his defense.’” Thompson v. State, 119 So. 3d 1007, 1009 (¶5) (Miss. 2013) (quoting Goff v. State, 14 So. 3d 625, 655 (¶121) (Miss. 2009)). | 4 | 4 |
Lindsay v. Stategreen2 sentences2009Lindsay v. State, 720 So.2d 182, 184 (Miss.1998) (citing Strickland, 466 U.S. at 687 , 104 S.Ct. at 2064-65 , 80 L.Ed.2d at 693-95 ). 2009Lindsay v. State, 720 So.2d 182, 184 (Miss.1998) (citing Strickland, 466 U.S. at 687 , 104 S.Ct. at 2064-65 , 80 L.Ed.2d at 693-95 ). | 4 | 4 |
Tony Swinney v. State of Mississippigreen2 sentences2025There is a strong presumption that “counsel’s conduct falls within the wide range of reasonable professional assistance, and the challenged act or omission might be considered sound trial strategy.” Id. (quoting Swinney v. State, 241 So. 3d 599, 613 (¶60) 12 (Miss. 2018)). 2020To make a successful ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim, Willis must show that “(1) his counsel’s performance was deficient, and (2) this deficiency prejudiced his defense.” Id. at (¶31) (quoting Ashford v. State, 233 So. 3d 765, 779 (¶50) (Miss. 2017)). | 3 | 3 |
Davis v. Stategreen2 sentences2025“To establish deficient performance, a defendant must show his attorney’s representation fell below an objective standard of reasonableness.” Ross [v. State], 954 So. 2d [968], 1003 [(Miss. 2007)] (citing Davis v. State, 897 So. 2d 960, 967 (Miss. 2004)). 2024“To establish deficient performance, a defendant must show his attorney’s representation fell below an objective standard of reasonableness.” Ross, 954 So. 2d at 1003 (citing Davis v. State, 897 So. 2d 960, 967 (Miss. 2004)). | 3 | 3 |
Donald Bell v. State of Mississippigreen2 sentences2025“To succeed on an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim, the defendant must show that (1) his counsel’s performance was deficient, and (2) that this deficiency prejudiced his defense.” Bell v. State, 202 So. 3d 1239, 1242 (¶12) (Miss. 2016) (citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 686 (1984)). 2022“To succeed on an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim, the defendant must show that (1) his counsel’s performance was deficient, and (2) that this deficiency prejudiced his defense.” Bell v. State, 202 So. 3d 1239, 1242 (¶11) (Miss. 2016) (citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 686 (1984)). | 3 | 3 |
Harrell v. Stategreen2 sentences2023The second prong has also been stated as requiring a showing “that the deficiency prejudiced the defense of the case.” Harrell v. State, 947 So. 2d 309, 313 (¶10) (Miss. 2007). 2007To prove ineffective assistance of counsel, he "must demonstrate that his counsel's performance was deficient, and that the deficiency prejudiced the defense of the case." Harrell v. State, 947 So.2d 309, 313 (¶ 10) (Miss.2007) (quoting Ransom v. State, 919 So.2d 887, 889 (¶ 12) (Miss.2005)). | 3 | 3 |
Braggs v. Stategreen2 sentences2017Braggs v. State, 121 So.3d 269, 272 (¶ 9) (Miss. 2017Braggs v. State, 121 So. 3d 269, 272 (¶9) (Miss. | 3 | 3 |
Collins v. Stategreen2 sentences2016We recognize that in order “[t]o prove ineffective assistance of counsel, [the defendant] must show that: (1) his counsel’s performance was deficient, and (2) this deficiency prejudiced his defense.” Collins v. State, 70 So. 3d 1144, 1147 (¶16) (Miss. 2016We, recognize that in order “[t]o prove ineffective assistance of counsel, [the defendant] must show that: (1) his counsel’s performance was deficient, and (2) this deficiency prejudiced his defense.” Collins v. State, 70 So.3d 1144, 1147 (¶ 16) (Miss.Ct.App.2011); Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984). | 3 | 3 |
Carr v. Stategreen2 sentences2011Irby v. State, 893 So.2d 1042, 1048 (¶ 25) (Miss.2004) (citing Carr v. State, 873 So.2d 991, 1003 (1127) (Miss.2004)). 2004Carr v. State, 873 So.2d 991, 1003 (Miss.2004); Walker v. State, 863 So.2d 1, 12 (Miss.2003) (citing Strickland, 466 U.S. at 687 , 104 S.Ct. at 2064 ). | 3 | 3 |
Foster v. Stategreen2 sentences2007Prejudice to the defense of the case occurs when there is "a reasonable probability that, but for counsel's unprofessional errors, the result of the proceeding would have been different." Ransom, 919 So.2d at 890 (¶ 12) (quoting Foster v. State, 687 So.2d 1124, 1129-30 (Miss.1996)). 1999The United States Supreme Court established a two-pronged test to determine whether counsel was effective: "The defendant must demonstrate that his counsel's performance was deficient," and "that the deficiency prejudiced the defense of the case." Strickland, 466 U.S. at 687 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 . ¶ 37. "[D]efense counsel is presumed competent." Foster v. State, 687 So.2d 1124, 1130 (Miss.1996). | 3 | 3 |
Sharp v. Stategreen2 sentences2003"To establish ineffective assistance of counsel, the client must prove that his counsel's performance was deficient and that the deficiency prejudiced the defense of the case." Sharp v. State, 786 So.2d 372, 374 (¶ 25) (Miss.2001) (citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984)). 2001"To establish ineffective assistance of counsel, the client must prove that his counsel's performance was deficient and that the deficiency prejudiced the defense of the case." Sharp v. State, 786 So.2d 372, 382 (Miss.2001). | 3 | 3 |
Washington v. Stategreen2 sentences2015Strickland, 466 U.S. at 687 , 104 S. Ct. at 2064 ; Washington v. State, 620 So. 2d 966 (Miss.1993). 2015Strickland, 466 U.S. at 687 , 104 S.Ct. at 2064 ; Washington v. State, 620 So.2d 966 (Miss.1993). | 2 | 25 |
Mohr v. Stategreen2 sentences2024“To determine the second prong . . . , the standard is ‘a reasonable probability that, but for counsel’s unprofessional errors, the result of the proceeding would have been different.” Harrell v. State, 947 So. 2d 309, 313 (¶11) (Miss. 2007) (quoting Mohr v. State, 584 So. 2d 426, 430 (Miss.1991)). 2021The prejudice required by the second prong is “a reasonable probability that, but for counsel’s unprofessional errors, the result of the proceeding would have been different.” Id. (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting Mohr v. State, 584 So. 2d 426, 430 (Miss. 1991)). | 2 | 2 |
Rubin Renfrow v. State of Mississippigreen2 sentences2023The burden of proof rests with the defendant to prove both prongs.” Id. at (¶36) (quoting Renfrow v. State, 202 So. 3d 633, 636 (¶7) (Miss. 2018Renfrow , 202 So.3d at 636 (¶ 7). ¶ 16. | 2 | 2 |
| Brown v. Stategreen | 2 | 2 |
| Williams v. Stategreen | 2 | 2 |
| Ellis v. Stategreen | 2 | 2 |
| Thomas v. Stategreen | 2 | 2 |
| Colenburg v. Stategreen | 2 | 2 |
| Walker v. Stategreen | 2 | 2 |
| Gary v. Stategreen | 2 | 2 |
Johnson v. Stategreen2 sentences2023Cronic identified three circumstances that are so likely to prejudice the accused that prejudice is presumed: “(1) when counsel is completely denied; (2) when counsel entirely fails to subject the prosecution’s case to meaningful adversarial testing; (3) and when counsel is called upon to render assistance under circumstances where competent counsel very likely could not.” Johnson v. State, 29 So. 3d 738, 748 (Miss. 2009) (citing Cronic, 466 U.S. at 659–60); see also Garza v. Idaho, 139 S. Ct. 738, 744 (2019) (stating that prejudice is presumed “if the accused is denied counsel at a critical s 2018For an ineffective-assistance claim, the context of counsel's actions are carefully reviewed, and "where reasonable under the circumstances, we presume the 'decisions were sound trial strategy.' " Sea v. State , 49 So.3d 614 , 617 (¶ 12) (Miss. 2010) (quoting Johnson v. State , 29 So.3d 738 , 745 (¶ 20) (Miss. 2009) ). | 1 | 4 |
Ross v. Stategreen2 sentences2024“To establish deficient performance, a defendant must show his attorney’s representation fell below an objective standard of reasonableness.” Ross, 954 So. 2d at 1003 (citing Davis v. State, 897 So. 2d 960, 967 (Miss. 2004)). 2007Jones must show "a reasonable probability that, but for counsel's unprofessional errors, the result of the trial would have been different." Ross v. State, 954 So.2d 968, 1004-05 (¶ 78) (Miss.2007) (citing Davis v. State, 897 So.2d 960, 967 (¶ 16) (Miss.2004)). | 1 | 2 |
Florida v. Nixongreen2 sentences2023“Cronic recognized a narrow exception to Strickland’s holding that a defendant who asserts ineffective assistance of counsel must demonstrate not only that his attorney’s performance was deficient, but also that the deficiency prejudiced the defense.” Florida v. Nixon, 543 U.S. 175, 190 , 125 S. Ct. 551 , 160 L. 2023“Cronic recognized a narrow exception to Strickland’s holding that a defendant who asserts ineffective assistance of counsel must demonstrate not only that his attorney’s performance was deficient, but also that the deficiency prejudiced the defense.” Florida v. Nixon, 543 U.S. 175, 190 , 125 S. Ct. 551 , 160 L. | 1 | 2 |
| Jackson v. Stategreen | 1 | 2 |
| Coleman v. Stategreen | 1 | 2 |
| Watts v. Stategreen | 1 | 2 |
| Correy James Dartez v. State of Mississippigreen | 1 | 1 |
| United States v. Cronicgreen | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Mississippi. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Byrom v. State
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2 sentences2024“The defendant must demonstrate [(1)] that his counsel’s performance was deficient, and [(2)] that the deficiency prejudiced the defense of the case.” Id. (quoting Ransom v. State, 919 So. 2d 887, 889 (¶12) (Miss. 2005)). 2023“The defendant must demonstrate [(1)] that his counsel’s performance was deficient, and [(2)] that the deficiency prejudiced the defense of the case.” Id. (quoting Ransom v. State, 919 So. 2d 887, 889 (Miss. 2005)). | 3 | 2021–2024 |
Doss v. State
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2 sentences2019Second, if deficient performance is shown, petitioners must show that the deficiency prejudiced their defense, i.e., "counsel's errors were so serious as to deprive the defendant of a fair trial, a trial whose result is reliable." Doss , 19 So.3d at 695 (quoting Strickland , 466 U.S. at 687 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 ). 2019Second, if deficient performance is shown, petitioners must show that the deficiency prejudiced their defense, i.e., “counsel’s errors were so serious as to deprive the defendant of a fair trial, a trial whose result is reliable.” Doss, 19 So. 3d at 695 (quoting Strickland, 466 U.S. at 687 ). | 2 | 2019–2024 |
| Sea v. State green | 2 | 2018–2018 |
| Deloach v. State green | 2 | 2017–2017 |
| Wrenn v. State green | 2 | 2010–2010 |
| McCaleb v. State green | 2 | 1999–2001 |
| Wilcher v. State green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Tyler v. State green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| Burrough v. State green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| Edwards v. State green | 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.