Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Grounds for Claiming Legal Inadequacies
**Topic: Grounds for Claiming Ineffective Counsel** **Applicable Law: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 11.07, § 2** The right to effective legal representation is fundamental to ensuring a fair trial and upholding justice. In cases of wrongful conviction, individuals like Mr. Bobby Buckner may have grounds to claim ineffective assistance of counsel under Texas law, as outlined in Article 11.07, Section 2 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. **Understanding Ineffective Assistance of Counsel** Ineffective assistance of counsel occurs when legal representation falls below the standard expected of competent attorneys, resulting in prejudice to the defendant's case. This legal doctrine recognizes that defendants have a constitutional right to adequate and competent legal representation throughout criminal proceedings. **Legal Standards and Criteria** To establish ineffective assistance of counsel, individuals must demonstrate: - Counsel's performance was deficient, meaning it ...