One Test for Determining the Effectiveness of Counsel Makes the Defendant

question 52

Short Answer

One test for determining the effectiveness of counsel makes the defendant show that the deficient performance of their attorney prejudiced the case to such an extent they were deprived of a _________.

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Definitions:

Gender Differences

Variations in characteristics, behaviors, or attitudes that differ between males and females due to biological, social, or cultural factors.

Vulnerability

A weakness or flaw that can be exploited in a system, individual, or organization to cause harm or failure.

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed.

Ruminative Response Styles Theory

A theory suggesting that a habit of persistently focusing on one's distress and its possible causes and consequences contributes to depression.