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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 7 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 Higgs v. United States.

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1 Higgs v. United States Anchor
mdd · 2010
green “defense counsel constantly must decide what questions to ask and how much time to spend on a particular witness. these are precisely the types of tactical decisions a court is not supposed to second guess.” 4
2 Richard Anthony Hoots v. Harry Allsbrook Attorney General of the State of North Carolina, Rufus L. Edmisten
ca4 · 1986
green “ourts considering a claim of ineffective assistance should not second-guess strategic decisions of counsel.” 3

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