Administering Criminal Law Flashcards
1
Q
What is the duty of a Defender?
A
-“Zealously advocate” for clients
2
Q
What is the duty of a Prosecutor?
A
- Advocate for the government
- Turn over relevant evidence
3
Q
What is Ineffective Assistance of Counsel?
A
- Counsel did not act as a reasonably competent attorney
- D was prejudiced by the deficiency because there is a reasonable probability that, but for his attorney’s unprofessional errors, the result of the proceeding would have been different
