Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland
If a defense lawyer fail to explain a reconsideration, is that ineffective assistance?
Asked on 12/16/13, 7:46 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
William Welch
William L. Welch, III Attorney
Perhaps. Postconviction requires the defendant to bear the burden of persuading the court. Accordingly, it can be time consuming and expensive just to find out whether you have a case.
Answered on 12/16/13, 8:13 am
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