Supreme Court of Pennsylvania· 7/3/1980

Commonwealth v. Smith

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416 A.2d 986
490 Pa. 380
1980 Pa. LEXIS 719

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holding that independent interview is unnecessary if counsel could conclude prior to interview that witness' testimony would be of no value or damage defense's case
holding that independent interview is unnecessary if counsel could conclude prior to interview that witness’ testimony would be of no value or damage defense’s case
holding that independent interview is unnecessary if counsel could conclude prior to interview that witness’ testimony would be of no value or damage defense’s case
explaining that counsel cannot be deemed ineffective for failing to pursue a meritless course of action
explaining that counsel cannot be deemed ineffective for failing to pursue a meritless course of action
hold ing that a prosecutor may always argue that the evidence establishes the defendant’s guilt

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Judges: Eagen, O'Brien, Roberts, Nix, Larsen, Flaherty, Kauffman

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