The Test for Whether an Error by Trial Counsel Constitutes

question 88

Multiple Choice

The test for whether an error by trial counsel constitutes ineffective assistance of counsel is whether the

• A)defendant got a fair trial.
• B)defendant is guilty.
• C)defendant could have gotten a better deal by plea bargaining.
• D)trial cannot be relied upon to have produced a just result.

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Definitions:

Power

The ability or capacity to influence or control the behavior of others, often based on position, resources, or personal traits.

Bases of Power

The foundations from which an individual or group derives their ability to influence others, usually classified into categories like coercive, reward, legitimate, expert, and referent power.

Informal Systems

The unofficial and unwritten ways that an organization operates, including social networks, practices, and norms that influence behavior and decisions.

Organizational Politics

The use of power and social networking within a workplace to achieve changes that benefit the individual or group.