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Strickland two-part test in Ohio

50 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 1999–2026 10 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Ohio 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Strickland v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 15 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2005–2020
2 sentences

2018A reasonable probability is a probability sufficient to undermine confidence in the outcome.” Id. at 694 . {¶21} A defendant’s failure to prove either prong of the Strickland two-part test makes it unnecessary for a court to consider the other prong.

2018A reasonable probability is a probability sufficient to undermine confidence in the outcome." Strickland at 694, 104 S.Ct. 2052 . {¶ 16} A defendant's failure to prove either prong of the Strickland two-part test makes it unnecessary for a court to consider the other prong.

715
State v. Copelandgreen
ohioctapp · 2016 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2023–2026
2 sentences

2026See State v. Copeland, 2016-Ohio-1537, ¶ 40 (8th Dist.) (recognizing that the failure to prove one prong of the Strickland two-part test makes it unnecessary for a court to consider the other prong).

2023Cuyahoga No. 102952, 2016-Ohio-1537, ¶ 40 (the failure to prove one prong of the Strickland two-part test makes it unnecessary for a court to consider the other prong).

22
State v. Madrigalgreen
ohio · 2000 · cited in 44 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2005–2023
2 sentences

2022An offender’s “failure to prove either prong of the Strickland two- part test makes it unnecessary for a court to consider the other prong.” Eaton at ¶ 1, citing State v. Madrigal, 87 Ohio St.3d 378, 388-389 , 721 N.E.2d 52 (2000), and Strickland at 697 . “‘In particular, a court need not determine whether counsel’s performance was deficient before examining the prejudice suffered by the defendant as a result of the alleged deficiencies. * * * If it is easier to dispose of an ineffectiveness claim on the ground of lack of sufficient prejudice * * * that course should be followed.’” Id., quotin

2022An offender’s “failure to prove either prong of the Strickland two- part test makes it unnecessary for a court to consider the other prong.” Eaton at ¶ 1, citing State v. Madrigal, 87 Ohio St.3d 378, 388-389 , 721 N.E.2d 52 (2000), and Strickland at 697 . “‘In particular, a court need not determine whether counsel’s performance was deficient before examining the prejudice suffered by the defendant as a result of the alleged deficiencies. * * * If it is easier to dispose of an ineffectiveness claim on the ground of lack of sufficient prejudice * * * that course should be followed.’” Id., quotin

144
State v. Williamsgreen
ohioctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018State v. Madrigal, 87 Ohio St.3d 378, 388-389 , 721 N.E.2d 52 (2000), citing Strickland at 697 . {¶31} Generally, the decision whether to call a witness “falls within the rubric of trial strategy and will not be second-guessed by a reviewing court.” State v. Treesh, 90 Ohio St.3d 460, 490 , 739 N.E.2d 749 (2001); see also State v. Williams, 74 Ohio App.3d 686, 694 , 600 N.E.2d 298 (8th Dist.1991).

2018State v. Madrigal, 87 Ohio St.3d 378, 388-389 , 721 N.E.2d 52 (2000), citing Strickland at 697 . {¶31} Generally, the decision whether to call a witness “falls within the rubric of trial strategy and will not be second-guessed by a reviewing court.” State v. Treesh, 90 Ohio St.3d 460, 490 , 739 N.E.2d 749 (2001); see also State v. Williams, 74 Ohio App.3d 686, 694 , 600 N.E.2d 298 (8th Dist.1991).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Madrigal green
ohio · 2000
2 sentences

2020State v. Madrigal, 87 Ohio St.3d 378, 389 , 2000-Ohio-448 , 721 N.E.2d 52 , citing Strickland, 466 U.S. at 697 .

2008State v. Madrigal , 87 Ohio St.3d 378 , 389 , 2000-Ohio-448 , citing Strickland at 697. {¶ 27} In appellant's third assignment of error, the only specific allegation involving ineffective assistance of counsel is that trial counsel failed, at the Crim.

152005–2020
State v. Eaton green
ohioctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2023Cuyahoga Nos. 105926 and 105927, 2018-Ohio-1968, ¶ 21 , citing State v. Madrigal, 87 Ohio St.3d 378, 388-389 , 721 N.E.2d 52 (2000), and Strickland at 697 .

12023–2023
Padilla v. Kentucky green
scotus · 2010
2 sentences

2020On the first prong, the court concluded that the law is “ ‘succinct and straightforward’ ” that relief under INA Section 212(c) was not available to Bozso and that counsel was therefore “deficient for not definitely determining the deportation consequences” of Bozso’s plea. 2018-Ohio-1750 at ¶ 20 , citing Padilla, 559 U.S. at 369 , 130 S.Ct. 1473 , 176 L.Ed.2d 284 .

2020On the first prong, the court concluded that the law is “ ‘succinct and straightforward’ ” that relief under INA Section 212(c) was not available to Bozso and that counsel was therefore “deficient for not definitely determining the deportation consequences” of Bozso’s plea. 2018-Ohio-1750 at ¶ 20 , citing Padilla, 559 U.S. at 369 , 130 S.Ct. 1473 , 176 L.Ed.2d 284 .

12020–2020
State v. Bozso green
ohioctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2020On the first prong, the court concluded that the law is “ ‘succinct and straightforward’ ” that relief under INA Section 212(c) was not available to Bozso and that counsel was therefore “deficient for not definitely determining the deportation consequences” of Bozso’s plea. 2018-Ohio-1750 at ¶ 20 , citing Padilla, 559 U.S. at 369 , 130 S.Ct. 1473 , 176 L.Ed.2d 284 .

12020–2020
Kimmelman v. Morrison green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

2018State v. Madrigal , 87 Ohio St.3d 378 , 388-389, 721 N.E.2d 52 (2000), citing Strickland at 697, 104 S.Ct. 2052 . {¶ 29} Trial counsel's "failure to file a suppression motion does not constitute per se ineffective assistance of counsel" since "[f]iling a motion to suppress is not without risks." Kimmelman v. Morrison , 477 U.S. 365 , 384, 106 S.Ct. 2574 , 91 L.Ed.2d 305 (1986) ; Madrigal at 389, 721 N.E.2d 52 .

2018State v. Madrigal , 87 Ohio St.3d 378 , 388-389, 721 N.E.2d 52 (2000), citing Strickland at 697, 104 S.Ct. 2052 . {¶ 29} Trial counsel's "failure to file a suppression motion does not constitute per se ineffective assistance of counsel" since "[f]iling a motion to suppress is not without risks." Kimmelman v. Morrison , 477 U.S. 365 , 384, 106 S.Ct. 2574 , 91 L.Ed.2d 305 (1986) ; Madrigal at 389, 721 N.E.2d 52 .

12018–2018
State v. Treesh green
ohio · 2001
2 sentences

2018State v. Madrigal, 87 Ohio St.3d 378, 388-389 , 721 N.E.2d 52 (2000), citing Strickland at 697 . {¶31} Generally, the decision whether to call a witness “falls within the rubric of trial strategy and will not be second-guessed by a reviewing court.” State v. Treesh, 90 Ohio St.3d 460, 490 , 739 N.E.2d 749 (2001); see also State v. Williams, 74 Ohio App.3d 686, 694 , 600 N.E.2d 298 (8th Dist.1991).

2018State v. Madrigal, 87 Ohio St.3d 378, 388-389 , 721 N.E.2d 52 (2000), citing Strickland at 697 . {¶31} Generally, the decision whether to call a witness “falls within the rubric of trial strategy and will not be second-guessed by a reviewing court.” State v. Treesh, 90 Ohio St.3d 460, 490 , 739 N.E.2d 749 (2001); see also State v. Williams, 74 Ohio App.3d 686, 694 , 600 N.E.2d 298 (8th Dist.1991).

12018–2018
State v. Calhoun green
ohio · 1999
1 sentence

2006Ed. 2d 1154 , 98 S. Ct. 3135 ; State v. Calhoun, 86 Ohio St.3d 279 , 289 , 1999-Ohio-102 , 714 N.E.2d 905 . {¶ 112} As to the second element of the test, the defendant must establish "that there exists a reasonable probability that, were it not for counsel's errors, the result of the trial would have been different." State v. Bradley (1989), 42 Ohio St.3d 136 , 538 N.E.2d 373 , paragraph three of the syllabus; Strickland, supra, at 686 . {¶ 113} The failure to prove either prong of the Strickland two-part test makes it unnecessary for a court to consider the other prong.

12006–2006
State v. Bradley green
ohio · 1989
2 sentences

2006Ed. 2d 1154 , 98 S. Ct. 3135 ; State v. Calhoun, 86 Ohio St.3d 279 , 289 , 1999-Ohio-102 , 714 N.E.2d 905 . {¶ 112} As to the second element of the test, the defendant must establish "that there exists a reasonable probability that, were it not for counsel's errors, the result of the trial would have been different." State v. Bradley (1989), 42 Ohio St.3d 136 , 538 N.E.2d 373 , paragraph three of the syllabus; Strickland, supra, at 686 . {¶ 113} The failure to prove either prong of the Strickland two-part test makes it unnecessary for a court to consider the other prong.

2006Ed. 2d 1154 , 98 S. Ct. 3135 ; State v. Calhoun, 86 Ohio St.3d 279 , 289 , 1999-Ohio-102 , 714 N.E.2d 905 . {¶ 112} As to the second element of the test, the defendant must establish "that there exists a reasonable probability that, were it not for counsel's errors, the result of the trial would have been different." State v. Bradley (1989), 42 Ohio St.3d 136 , 538 N.E.2d 373 , paragraph three of the syllabus; Strickland, supra, at 686 . {¶ 113} The failure to prove either prong of the Strickland two-part test makes it unnecessary for a court to consider the other prong.

12006–2006
State v. Calhoun green
ohio · 1999
2 sentences

2006Ed. 2d 1154 , 98 S. Ct. 3135 ; State v. Calhoun, 86 Ohio St.3d 279 , 289 , 1999-Ohio-102 , 714 N.E.2d 905 . {¶ 112} As to the second element of the test, the defendant must establish "that there exists a reasonable probability that, were it not for counsel's errors, the result of the trial would have been different." State v. Bradley (1989), 42 Ohio St.3d 136 , 538 N.E.2d 373 , paragraph three of the syllabus; Strickland, supra, at 686 . {¶ 113} The failure to prove either prong of the Strickland two-part test makes it unnecessary for a court to consider the other prong.

2006Ed. 2d 1154 , 98 S. Ct. 3135 ; State v. Calhoun, 86 Ohio St.3d 279 , 289 , 1999-Ohio-102 , 714 N.E.2d 905 . {¶ 112} As to the second element of the test, the defendant must establish "that there exists a reasonable probability that, were it not for counsel's errors, the result of the trial would have been different." State v. Bradley (1989), 42 Ohio St.3d 136 , 538 N.E.2d 373 , paragraph three of the syllabus; Strickland, supra, at 686 . {¶ 113} The failure to prove either prong of the Strickland two-part test makes it unnecessary for a court to consider the other prong.

12006–2006
Mapp v. Ohio green
scotus · 1961
2 sentences

1999The United States Supreme Court has repeatedly held that "the exclusionary rule is an essential part of both the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments." Mapp v. Ohio (1961), 367 U.S. 643 , 657 , 81 S.Ct. 1684 , 1693 (emphasis added).

1999The United States Supreme Court has repeatedly held that "the exclusionary rule is an essential part of both the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments." Mapp v. Ohio (1961), 367 U.S. 643 , 657 , 81 S.Ct. 1684 , 1693 (emphasis added).

11999–1999

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2903.11 (6) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2905.01 (6) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2953.08 (6) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2913.02 (5) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.12 (5) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2901.22 (4) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.11 (4) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.14 (4) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2911.01 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2919.25 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2923.16 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2941.25 (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

NJ 141 (1986–2026) OH 50 (1999–2026) TX 10 (1987–2024) IL 5 (2010–2021) MS 5 (2000–2001) TN 5 (1994–1997) IN 4 (2000–2014) ID 2 (1997–2016) VA 2 (2003–2005)

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.

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