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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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
United States v. Victor Ernesto Bosch, United States of America v. Victor Correa Gomezgreen2 sentences2010"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 ). | 5 | 10 |
State v. D'ALOgreen2 sentences2010"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 ). | 3 | 9 |
Toole v. Stategreen2 sentences2010As 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 | 1 | 5 |
Strickland v. Washingtongreen2 sentences2007See 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). | 1 | 3 |
Bustamante v. Wallgreen2 sentences2007See 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 | 1 | 2 |
Brown v. Morangreen1 sentence2007See 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). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Duggangreen1 sentence2005We 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 | 1 | 1 |
Doctor v. Stategreen1 sentence2005We 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 | 1 | 1 |
Powers v. Stategreen1 sentence2005Bustamante, 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 | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Chandlergreen1 sentence2005Bustamante, 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 | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Rhode Island. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Heath v. Vose
green
1 sentence2010In 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). | 1 | 2010–2010 |
Vorgvongsa v. State
green
1 sentence2005We 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 | 1 | 2005–2005 |
United States v. Andres Carlos Ortiz Oliveras
green
1 sentence2005Kan. 2003) (quoting United States v. Oliceras, 717 F. 2d 1 , 4 (1st Cir. 1983)). | 1 | 2005–2005 |
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.