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.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Higgs v. United States Anchor | 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 | green | “ourts considering a claim of ineffective assistance should not second-guess strategic decisions of counsel.” | 3 |
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.