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7 canonical passages across 6 cases, quoted by 96 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 Jeffrey v. Commissioner of Correction.

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1 Jeffrey v. Commissioner of Correction Anchor
connappct · 1994
green “the constitution guarantees only a fair trial and a competent attorney; it does not ensure that every conceivable constitutional claim will be recognized and raised.” 35
2 Johnson v. Commissioner of Correction
connappct · 1995
green “defense counsel's performance must be reasonably competent or within the range of competence displayed by lawyers with ordinary training and skill in the criminal law.” 30
3 Fair v. Warden
conn · 1989
green “when a petitioner challenges a conviction, the question is whether there is a reasonable probability that, absent the errors, the factfinder would have had a reasonable doubt respecting guilt.” 15
4 Siemon v. Stoughton
conn · 1981
green “constitutionally adequate assistance of counsel includes competent pretrial investigation.” 6
5 Quintana v. Warden
conn · 1991
green “(internal quotation marks omitted.) strickland v. washington, supra, 466 u.s. 690 ; quintana v. warden, 220 conn. 1 , 5 , 593 a.2d 964 (1991); williams v. warden, 217 conn. 419 , 423 , 586 a.2d 582 (1991).” 3
6 Constantopoulos v. Commissioner of Correction
connappct · 1998
green “if it is easier to dispose of an ineffectiveness claim on the ground of lack of sufficient prejudice . . . that course should be followed.” 2

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