4 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 14 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Commonwealth v. Collins.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commonwealth v. Collins Anchor | green | “a decision by counsel not to take a particular action does not constitute ineffective assistance if that decision was reasonably based, and was not the result of sloth or ignorance of available alternatives.” | 6 |
| 2 | Commonwealth v. Blair | green | “the decision not to present a particular defense is a tactical one and will not be deemed ineffective stewardship if there is a reasonable basis for that position.” | 5 |
| 3 | Commonwealth v. Saxton | green | “keep the accused fully informed of all options throughout the proceedings.” | 2 |
| 4 | Commonwealth v. Saxton | green | “must keep the accused fully informed of all options throughout the proceedings.” | 1 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment — for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.