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reasonably competent assistance standard in Rhode Island

10 Rhode Island opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2010 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Rhode Island 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
United States v. Victor Ernesto Bosch, United States of America v. Victor Correa Gomezgreen
ca1 · 1978 · cited in 10 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1984–2010
2 sentences

2010"A choice between trial tactics, which appears unwise only in hindsight, does not *Page 8 constitute constitutionally-deficient representation under the reasonably competent assistance standard." State v. D'Alo , 477 A.2d 89 , 92 (R.I. 1984) (quoting United States v. Bosch , 584 F.2d 1113 , 1121 (1st Cir. 1978)).

2010In D'Alo , our Supreme Court explained that "a choice between trial tactics, which appears unwise only in hindsight, does not constitute constitutionally-deficient representation under the reasonably competent assistance standard." 477 A.2d at 92 (quoting United States v. Bosch , 584 F.2d at 1121 ).

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State v. D'ALOgreen
ri · 1984 · cited in 9 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2000–2010
2 sentences

2010"A choice between trial tactics, which appears unwise only in hindsight, does not *Page 8 constitute constitutionally-deficient representation under the reasonably competent assistance standard." State v. D'Alo , 477 A.2d 89 , 92 (R.I. 1984) (quoting United States v. Bosch , 584 F.2d 1113 , 1121 (1st Cir. 1978)).

2010In D'Alo , our Supreme Court explained that "a choice between trial tactics, which appears unwise only in hindsight, does not constitute constitutionally-deficient representation under the reasonably competent assistance standard." 477 A.2d at 92 (quoting United States v. Bosch , 584 F.2d at 1121 ).

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Toole v. Stategreen
ri · 2000 · cited in 5 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2005–2010
2 sentences

2010As our state's Supreme Court explained, "mere tactical decisions, though ill-advised, do not by themselves constitute ineffective assistance of counsel." Toole v. State , 748 A.2d 806 , 809 (R.I. 2000). "[A] court must distinguish between tactical errors made as a result of ignorance and neglect and those arising from careful and professional deliberation. . . . `Thus, a choice between trial tactics, which appears unwise only in hindsight, does not constitute constitutionally-deficient representation under the reasonably competent assistance standard.'" D'Alo , 477 A.2d at 92 (quoting United S

2008As our state's Supreme Court explained, "mere tactical decisions, though ill-advised, do not by themselves constitute ineffective assistance of counsel." Toole v. State , 748 A.2d 806 , 809 (R.I. 2000). "[A] court must distinguish between tactical errors made as a result of ignorance and neglect and those arising from careful and professional deliberation. . . . `Thus, a choice between trial tactics, which appears unwise only in hindsight, does not constitute constitutionally-deficient representation under the reasonably competent assistance standard.'" D'Alo , 477 A.2d at 92 (quoting United S

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Strickland v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 3 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2007–2010
2 sentences

2007See Brown, 534 A.2d at 182 (“A fair assessment of attorney performance requires that every effort be made to eliminate the distorting effects of hindsight * * *.”) (quoting Strickland, 466 U.S. at 689 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 ); see also State v. D’Alo, 477 A.2d 89, 92 (R.I.1984) (“[A] choice between trial tactics, which appears unwise only in hindsight, does not constitute constitutionally-deficient representation under the reasonably competent assistance standard.”) (quoting United States v. Bosch, 584 F.2d 1113, 1121 (1st Cir.1978)); see generally Bustamante v. Wall, 866 A.2d 516, 523 (R.I.2005).

2007See Brown, 534 A.2d at 182 (“A fair assessment of attorney performance requires that every effort be made to eliminate the distorting effects of hindsight * * *.”) (quoting Strickland, 466 U.S. at 689 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 ); see also State v. D’Alo, 477 A.2d 89, 92 (R.I.1984) (“[A] choice between trial tactics, which appears unwise only in hindsight, does not constitute constitutionally-deficient representation under the reasonably competent assistance standard.”) (quoting United States v. Bosch, 584 F.2d 1113, 1121 (1st Cir.1978)); see generally Bustamante v. Wall, 866 A.2d 516, 523 (R.I.2005).

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Bustamante v. Wallgreen
ri · 2005 · cited in 2 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2005–2007
2 sentences

2007See Brown, 534 A.2d at 182 (“A fair assessment of attorney performance requires that every effort be made to eliminate the distorting effects of hindsight * * *.”) (quoting Strickland, 466 U.S. at 689 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 ); see also State v. D’Alo, 477 A.2d 89, 92 (R.I.1984) (“[A] choice between trial tactics, which appears unwise only in hindsight, does not constitute constitutionally-deficient representation under the reasonably competent assistance standard.”) (quoting United States v. Bosch, 584 F.2d 1113, 1121 (1st Cir.1978)); see generally Bustamante v. Wall, 866 A.2d 516, 523 (R.I.2005).

2005Bustamante, 866 A.2d at 523 (quoting Toole, 748 A.2d at 809 ); State v. D'Alo, 477 A.2d 89 , 92 (R.I. 1984) (quoting United States v. Bosch, 584 F.2d 1113 , 1121 (1st Cir. 1978)). "[A] choice between trial tactics, which appear unwise only in hindsight, does not constitute constitutionally defective representation under the reasonably competent assistance standard." Toole, 748 A.2d at 809 (quoting Bosch, 584 F.2d at 1121 ); see also Powers v. State, 734 A.2d 508 , 522 (R.I. 1999) (defense counsel's decision not to call an expert witness was purely a strategic decision not amounting to ineffect

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Brown v. Morangreen
ri · 1987 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See Brown, 534 A.2d at 182 (“A fair assessment of attorney performance requires that every effort be made to eliminate the distorting effects of hindsight * * *.”) (quoting Strickland, 466 U.S. at 689 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 ); see also State v. D’Alo, 477 A.2d 89, 92 (R.I.1984) (“[A] choice between trial tactics, which appears unwise only in hindsight, does not constitute constitutionally-deficient representation under the reasonably competent assistance standard.”) (quoting United States v. Bosch, 584 F.2d 1113, 1121 (1st Cir.1978)); see generally Bustamante v. Wall, 866 A.2d 516, 523 (R.I.2005).

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State v. Duggangreen
ri · 1980 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005We have held that “tactical decisions by trial counsel, even if ill-advised, do not by themselves constitute ineffective assistance of counsel.” Vorgvongsa, 785 A.2d at 549 ; see State v. D’Alo, 477 A.2d 89, 92 (R.I.1984) (“[A] choice between trial tactics, which appears unwise only in hindsight, does not constitute constitutionally-deficient representation under the reasonably competent assistance standard.”) (quoting United States v. Bosch, 584 F.2d 1113, 1121 (1st Cir.1978)); see also Doctor, 865 A.2d at 1069 ; Toole v. State, 748 A.2d 806, 809 (R.I.2000); State v. Duggan, 414 A.2d 788, 791

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Doctor v. Stategreen
ri · 2005 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005We have held that “tactical decisions by trial counsel, even if ill-advised, do not by themselves constitute ineffective assistance of counsel.” Vorgvongsa, 785 A.2d at 549 ; see State v. D’Alo, 477 A.2d 89, 92 (R.I.1984) (“[A] choice between trial tactics, which appears unwise only in hindsight, does not constitute constitutionally-deficient representation under the reasonably competent assistance standard.”) (quoting United States v. Bosch, 584 F.2d 1113, 1121 (1st Cir.1978)); see also Doctor, 865 A.2d at 1069 ; Toole v. State, 748 A.2d 806, 809 (R.I.2000); State v. Duggan, 414 A.2d 788, 791

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Powers v. Stategreen
ri · 1999 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Bustamante, 866 A.2d at 523 (quoting Toole, 748 A.2d at 809 ); State v. D'Alo, 477 A.2d 89 , 92 (R.I. 1984) (quoting United States v. Bosch, 584 F.2d 1113 , 1121 (1st Cir. 1978)). "[A] choice between trial tactics, which appear unwise only in hindsight, does not constitute constitutionally defective representation under the reasonably competent assistance standard." Toole, 748 A.2d at 809 (quoting Bosch, 584 F.2d at 1121 ); see also Powers v. State, 734 A.2d 508 , 522 (R.I. 1999) (defense counsel's decision not to call an expert witness was purely a strategic decision not amounting to ineffect

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United States v. Chandlergreen
ksd · 2003 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Bustamante, 866 A.2d at 523 (quoting Toole, 748 A.2d at 809 ); State v. D'Alo, 477 A.2d 89 , 92 (R.I. 1984) (quoting United States v. Bosch, 584 F.2d 1113 , 1121 (1st Cir. 1978)). "[A] choice between trial tactics, which appear unwise only in hindsight, does not constitute constitutionally defective representation under the reasonably competent assistance standard." Toole, 748 A.2d at 809 (quoting Bosch, 584 F.2d at 1121 ); see also Powers v. State, 734 A.2d 508 , 522 (R.I. 1999) (defense counsel's decision not to call an expert witness was purely a strategic decision not amounting to ineffect

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Heath v. Vose green
ri · 2000
1 sentence

2010In addition, "a single failure or omission on the part of privately retained counsel is unlikely to meet the Strickland threshold." Heath v. Vose , 747 A.2d 475 , 479 (R.I. 2000).

12010–2010
Vorgvongsa v. State green
ri · 2001
1 sentence

2005We have held that “tactical decisions by trial counsel, even if ill-advised, do not by themselves constitute ineffective assistance of counsel.” Vorgvongsa, 785 A.2d at 549 ; see State v. D’Alo, 477 A.2d 89, 92 (R.I.1984) (“[A] choice between trial tactics, which appears unwise only in hindsight, does not constitute constitutionally-deficient representation under the reasonably competent assistance standard.”) (quoting United States v. Bosch, 584 F.2d 1113, 1121 (1st Cir.1978)); see also Doctor, 865 A.2d at 1069 ; Toole v. State, 748 A.2d 806, 809 (R.I.2000); State v. Duggan, 414 A.2d 788, 791

12005–2005
United States v. Andres Carlos Ortiz Oliveras green
ca1 · 1983
1 sentence

2005Kan. 2003) (quoting United States v. Oliceras, 717 F. 2d 1 , 4 (1st Cir. 1983)).

12005–2005

Statutes the citing opinions construe

RI § R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-9.1-1 (3)

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