ineffective assistance of counsel claim (Arkansas) · Go Syfert
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ineffective assistance of counsel claim in Arkansas

69 Arkansas opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2026 22 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.

Followed or applied (16)

CaseFollowedCited
Mason v. Stategreen
ark · 2013 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See id.

2023See id.

22
Jones v. Arkansas Department of Human Servicesgreen
ark · 2005 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2016
2 sentences

2016The court further finds that the adjudication order was not appealed. ■ In Jones v. Arkansas Dep’t of Human Services, 361 Ark. 164, 190-91 , 205 S.W.3d 778, 794-95 (2005), we declined to address an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim in a termination-of-parental-rights proceeding.

2016The court further finds that the adjudication order was not appealed. ■ In Jones v. Arkansas Dep’t of Human Services, 361 Ark. 164, 190-91 , 205 S.W.3d 778, 794-95 (2005), we declined to address an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim in a termination-of-parental-rights proceeding.

22
Chaidez v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2013 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2014
2 sentences

2014See Chaidez v. United States, — U.S. —, 133 S.Ct. 1103 , 185 L.Ed.2d 149 (2013) (holding that the ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim recognized in Padilla v. Kentucky, 559 U.S. 356 , 130 S.Ct. 1473 , 176 L.Ed.2d 284 (2010) concerning counsel’s failure to advise the defendant about the risk of deportation arising from a guilty plea did not have a retroactive effect).

2014See Chaidez v. United States, — U.S. —, 133 S.Ct. 1103 , 185 L.Ed.2d 149 (2013) (holding that the ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim recognized in Padilla v. Kentucky, 559 U.S. 356 , 130 S.Ct. 1473 , 176 L.Ed.2d 284 (2010) concerning counsel’s failure to advise the defendant about the risk of deportation arising from a guilty plea did not have a retroactive effect).

22
Young v. Stategreen
ark · 2013 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2014
2 sentences

2014See Young v. State, 2013 Ark. 513 , 2013 WL 6569873 (per curiam).

2013See Chaidez v. United States, ___ U.S. ___, 133 S. Ct. 1103 (2013) (holding that the ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim recognized in Padilla v. Kentucky, 599 U.S. 356 (2010) concerning counsel’s failure to advise the defendant about the risk of deportation arising from a guilty plea did not have a retroactive effect). 2 Cite as 2013 Ark. 513 a judgment of conviction, a petition for relief must be filed in the trial court within sixty days of the date that the mandate was issued by the appellate court.

22
Norris v. Stategreen
ark · 2013 · cited in 3 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2026
2 sentences

2026Norris v. State, 2013 Ark. 205, at 2 , 427 S.W.3d 626, 631 .

2026Norris v. State, 2013 Ark. 205, at 2 , 427 S.W.3d 626, 631 .

13
Huddleston v. Stategreen
ark · 2001 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2021
2 sentences

2021Huddleston v. State, 347 Ark. 226 , 230–31, 61 S.W.3d 163 , 167–68 (2001) (per curiam) (citing Scott v. State, 286 Ark. 339 , 691 S.W.2d 859 (1985) (per curiam)).” Robinson v. State, 2016 Ark. 110, 4 , 486 S.W.3d 201 , 204–05.

2021Huddleston v. State, 347 Ark. 226 , 230–31, 61 S.W.3d 163 , 167–68 (2001) (per curiam) (citing Scott v. State, 286 Ark. 339 , 691 S.W.2d 859 (1985) (per curiam)).” Robinson v. State, 2016 Ark. 110, 4 , 486 S.W.3d 201 , 204–05.

12
Padilla v. Kentuckygreen
scotus · 2010 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2014
2 sentences

2014The petitioner relied on Padilla v. Kentucky, 559 U.S. 356 , 130 S.Ct. 1473 , 176 L.Ed.2d 284 (2010), in which the Court held that defense counsel’s failure to advise his client on the possible deportation consequences of a guilty plea constitutes deficient performance of the ineffective-assistance-of-counsel test in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984).

2014The petitioner relied on Padilla v. Kentucky, 559 U.S. 356 , 130 S.Ct. 1473 , 176 L.Ed.2d 284 (2010), in which the Court held that defense counsel’s failure to advise his client on the possible deportation consequences of a guilty plea constitutes deficient performance of the ineffective-assistance-of-counsel test in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984).

12
Huls v. Stategreen
ark · 1990 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2014
2 sentences

2013Yet, Davenport wholly ignores the prejudice prong of the Strickland test that is necessary to succeed on an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim. “[T]he standard for judging the effectiveness of counsel requires a showing of more than the failure to raise an issue; the petitioner must establish prejudice at trial under Strickland.” Huls v. State, 301 Ark. 572, 576 , 785 S.W.2d 467, 469 (1990).

2013Yet, Davenport wholly ignores the prejudice prong of the Strickland test that is necessary to succeed on an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim. “[T]he standard for judging the effectiveness of counsel requires a showing of more than the failure to raise an issue; the petitioner must establish prejudice at trial under Strickland.” Huls v. State, 301 Ark. 572, 576 , 785 S.W.2d 467, 469 (1990).

12
Rackley v. Stategreen
ark · 2007 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Holland v. State, 2015 Ark. 318 , at 3 n.2, 468 S.W.3d 782 , 785 n.2 (citing Rackley v. State, 371 Ark. 438, 441 , 267 S.W.3d 578, 581 (2007)).

2026Holland v. State, 2015 Ark. 318 , at 3 n.2, 468 S.W.3d 782 , 785 n.2 (citing Rackley v. State, 371 Ark. 438, 441 , 267 S.W.3d 578, 581 (2007)).

11
Scott v. Stategreen
ark · 2003 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Ross v. Stategreen
arkctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Beshears v. Stategreen
ark · 2000 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Abernathy v. Stategreen
ark · 2015 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Grant v. Stategreen
ark · 2010 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
Chatmon v. Stategreen
ark · 2016 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
Benfield v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (51)

CaseCitedYears
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2021E.g., State v. Lacy, 2016 Ark. 38, at 8 , 480 S.W.3d 856, 861 . 4 In reviewing a circuit court’s denial of postconviction relief on an ineffective- assistance-of-counsel claim, the appellate court must determine, given the totality of the evidence under the standard set forth in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 (1984), whether the circuit court clearly erred by holding that counsel’s performance was not ineffective.

2017Id. “[TJhere is no reason for a court deciding an ineffective assistance of counsel claim ... to address both components of the inquiry if the defendant makes an insufficient showing on one.” Strickland, 466 U.S. at 697 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 .

101991–2021
Springs v. State green
ark · 2012
2 sentences

2022Springs v. State, 2012 Ark. 87 , 387 S.W.3d 143 .

2022Springs v. State, 2012 Ark. 87 , 387 S.W.3d 143 .

72013–2022
Huddleston v. State green
ark · 1999
2 sentences

2015Polivka, supra; Noel v. State, 342 Ark. 35 , 26 S.W.3d 123 (2000); Huddleston v. State, 339 Ark. 266 , 5 S.W.3d 46 (1999).

2015Polivka, supra; Noel v. State, 342 Ark. 35 , 26 S.W.3d 123 (2000); Huddleston v. State, 339 Ark. 266 , 5 S.W.3d 46 (1999).

42010–2015
Feuget v. State green
ark · 2015
2 sentences

2025Barefield, supra; Feuget v. State, 2015 Ark. 43 , 454 S.W.3d 734 .

2025Barefield, supra; Feuget v. State, 2015 Ark. 43 , 454 S.W.3d 734 .

32024–2025
Dansby v. State green
ark · 2002
2 sentences

2014Dansby v. State, 347 Ark. 674 , 66 S.W.3d 585 (2002).

2014Dansby v. State, 347 Ark. 674 , 66 S.W.3d 585 (2002).

32013–2014
Polivka v. State green
ark · 2010
2 sentences

2024In order to prove an ineffective- assistance-of-counsel claim, the defendant must make allegations substantiated with factual support; the allegations may not be conclusory. 2010 Ark. 152, at 8 , 362 S.W.3d at 924–25.

2024In order to prove an ineffective- assistance-of-counsel claim, the defendant must make allegations substantiated with factual support; the allegations may not be conclusory. 2010 Ark. 152, at 8 , 362 S.W.3d at 924–25.

22013–2024
Hinton v. State green
ark · 2019
2 sentences

2022Hinton v. State, 2019 Ark. 136 , 7– 8, 572 S.W.3d 381 , 386–87. 5 With respect to an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim regarding the decision of trial counsel to call a witness, such matters are generally trial strategy and outside the purview of Rule 37.1.

2022Hinton v. State, 2019 Ark. 136 , 7– 8, 572 S.W.3d 381 , 386–87. 5 With respect to an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim regarding the decision of trial counsel to call a witness, such matters are generally trial strategy and outside the purview of Rule 37.1.

22020–2022
Scott v. State green
ark · 1985
2 sentences

2021Huddleston v. State, 347 Ark. 226 , 230–31, 61 S.W.3d 163 , 167–68 (2001) (per curiam) (citing Scott v. State, 286 Ark. 339 , 691 S.W.2d 859 (1985) (per curiam)).” Robinson v. State, 2016 Ark. 110, 4 , 486 S.W.3d 201 , 204–05.

2021Huddleston v. State, 347 Ark. 226 , 230–31, 61 S.W.3d 163 , 167–68 (2001) (per curiam) (citing Scott v. State, 286 Ark. 339 , 691 S.W.2d 859 (1985) (per curiam)).” Robinson v. State, 2016 Ark. 110, 4 , 486 S.W.3d 201 , 204–05.

22016–2021
Douglas v. State green
ark · 2019
2 sentences

2021Id.

2020Id.

22020–2021
Rea v. State green
ark · 2010
2 sentences

2017Id.

2017Rea, 2016 Ark. 368, at 11 , 501 S.W.3d at 364-65 .

22017–2017
Furr v. State green
ark · 1988
2 sentences

2010Furr v. State, 297 Ark. 233 , 761 S.W.2d 160 (1988).

2010Furr v. State, 297 Ark. 233 , 761 S.W.2d 160 (1988).

21991–2010
Thomas v. State green
ark · 1997
2 sentences

2010Thomas v. State, 330 Ark. 442 , 954 S.W.2d 255 (1997).

2010Thomas v. State, 330 Ark. 442 , 954 S.W.2d 255 (1997).

21998–2010
Echols v. State green
ark · 2003
2 sentences

2010Echols v. State, 354 Ark. 530 , 127 S.W.3d 486 (2003); Huddleston v. State, 339 Ark. 266 , 5 S.W.3d 46 (1999).

2010Echols v. State, 354 Ark. 530 , 127 S.W.3d 486 (2003); Huddleston v. State, 339 Ark. 266 , 5 S.W.3d 46 (1999).

22010–2010
Holland v. State green
ark · 2015
2 sentences

2026Holland v. State, 2015 Ark. 318 , at 3 n.2, 468 S.W.3d 782 , 785 n.2 (citing Rackley v. State, 371 Ark. 438, 441 , 267 S.W.3d 578, 581 (2007)).

2026Holland v. State, 2015 Ark. 318 , at 3 n.2, 468 S.W.3d 782 , 785 n.2 (citing Rackley v. State, 371 Ark. 438, 441 , 267 S.W.3d 578, 581 (2007)).

12026–2026
Milburn v. State green
texcrimapp · 1999
1 sentence

2025Id.

12025–2025
Anderson v. State green
ark · 2011
2 sentences

2025Wilcoxon also argues that counsel failed “to get the CD disk open or investigate his cell phone information or data on the cell phone effected [sic] [his] defense to show that he seen [sic] the profile 21 Anderson, 2011 Ark. 488 , 385 S.W.3d 783 . 6 Facebook first before communicating with the Julie’s Facebook.

2025Wilcoxon also argues that counsel failed “to get the CD disk open or investigate his cell phone information or data on the cell phone effected [sic] [his] defense to show that he seen [sic] the profile 21 Anderson, 2011 Ark. 488 , 385 S.W.3d 783 . 6 Facebook first before communicating with the Julie’s Facebook.

12025–2025
Mercouri v. State neutral
arkctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2025Id.

12025–2025
Breeden v. State green
ark · 2014
2 sentences

2025Breeden v. State, 2014 Ark. 159 , 432 S.W.3d 618 .

2025Breeden v. State, 2014 Ark. 159 , 432 S.W.3d 618 .

12025–2025
Sims v. State green
ark · 2015
1 sentence

2024Id. at 14, 472 S.W.3d at 117 .

12024–2024
Arroyo v. State green
ark · 2013
1 sentence

2022Id. (differentiating between counsel of choice and an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim).

12022–2022
State v. Lacy green
ark · 2016
12021–2021
Robinson v. State neutral
ark · 2016
12021–2021
Washington v. State green
ark · 2014
12021–2021
Kauffeld v. State neutral
arkctapp · 2019
1 sentence

2021App. 29 , at 2–3, 569 S.W.3d 348, 351 , this court set forth the framework for analyzing an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim: The benchmark for judging a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel must be whether counsel’s conduct so undermined the proper functioning of the adversarial process that the trial cannot be relied on as having produced a just result.

12021–2021
Delarron Washington v. State of Arkansas neutral
ark · 2021
12021–2021
Boyd v. State neutral
arkctapp · 2017
12020–2020
Weaver v. Massachusetts green
scotus · 2017
12019–2019
Nelson v. State green
ark · 2014
12019–2019
Wertz v. State green
ark · 2014
12019–2019
Mosley v. State neutral
ark · 2018
12019–2019
Jamett v. State green
ark · 2010
12017–2017
Bond v. State green
ark · 2013
12017–2017
Howard v. State green
ark · 2006
12017–2017
Martinez v. Ryan green
scotus · 2012
12016–2016
Taffner v. Arkansas Department of Human Services green
ark · 2016
12016–2016
Noel v. State green
ark · 2000
12015–2015
Thomas v. State green
ark · 2014
12015–2015
Young v. State green
ark · 2015
12015–2015
Rasul v. State green
ark · 2015
12015–2015
Abernathy v. State green
ark · 2012
12014–2014

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 16-90-120 (3) AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 5-27-602 (3) AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 5-4-604 (3) AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 9-27-341 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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