9 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 1985–2023 2 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Maryland 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 |
|---|---|---|
Strickland v. Washingtongreen2 sentences2023Strickland makes clear that “the object of an ineffectiveness claim is not to grade counsel’s performance[][.]” Harris, 303 Md. at 701 (citing Strickland, 466 U.S. at 697 ). 2005“The object of an ineffectiveness claim is not to grade counsel’s performance,” and so the Supreme Court stated that “[i]f it is easier to dispose of an ineffectiveness claim on the ground of lack of sufficient prejudice, which we *274 expect will often be so, that course should be followed.” Id. | 2 | 8 |
Oken v. Stategreen2 sentences1999Accord Oken, 343 Md. at 284-85 , 681 A.2d at 44 . 1999Accord Oken, 343 Md. at 284-85 , 681 A.2d at 44 . | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Maryland. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
State v. Tichnell
green
1 sentence2023In scrutinizing counsel’s performance, a reviewing court “must reconstruct the circumstances of [counsel’s] alleged conduct and evaluate that conduct from [counsel’s] perspective at that time, eliminating all of the distorting effects of hindsight.” Tichnell, 306 Md. at 444 . | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Harris v. State
green
1 sentence2023Strickland makes clear that “the object of an ineffectiveness claim is not to grade counsel’s performance[][.]” Harris, 303 Md. at 701 (citing Strickland, 466 U.S. at 697 ). | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Penry v. Lynaugh
red
2 sentences1992The Eighth Amendment provides: "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted." [3] See Penry v. Lynaugh, 492 U.S. 302 , 109 S.Ct. 2934 , 106 L.Ed.2d 256 (1989) (holding that as long as the sentencing body can consider and give full effect to mitigating evidence of mental retardation, imposition of death sentence is not barred by Eighth Amendment). [4] See Chapter 677 of the Acts of 1989 (codified as Md.Code (1957 Repl.Vol. 1991 Cum.Supp.) Art. 27, § 412(f)). [5] The Supreme Court noted in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. at 69 1992The Eighth Amendment provides: "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted." [3] See Penry v. Lynaugh, 492 U.S. 302 , 109 S.Ct. 2934 , 106 L.Ed.2d 256 (1989) (holding that as long as the sentencing body can consider and give full effect to mitigating evidence of mental retardation, imposition of death sentence is not barred by Eighth Amendment). [4] See Chapter 677 of the Acts of 1989 (codified as Md.Code (1957 Repl.Vol. 1991 Cum.Supp.) Art. 27, § 412(f)). [5] The Supreme Court noted in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. at 69 | 1 | 1992–1992 |
Lang v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board
neutral
1 sentence1986Id. at 701, 496 A.2d 107 . | 1 | 1986–1986 |
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.