Strickland Rule Explained Clearly

Summary

The Strickland rule, from the 1984 Supreme Court case Strickland v. Washington, establishes criteria for ineffective assistance of counsel claims. It involves two prongs: performance, where the defendant must show counsels performance was deficient, and prejudice, where the defendant must demonstrate that this deficiency affected the trials outcome. In California, proving ineffective assistance can be complex, and consulting a local attorney is advisable for case-specific guidance.