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· 1/25/2021

Kirgizia I. Grajales

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Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • noting that the stun belt, even if not activated, has the \chilling effect\ of \compromising the defense\
  • noting that the stun belt, even if not activated, has the “chilling effect” of “compromising the defense”
  • holding trial counsel is not ineffective for failing to make an objection that would not be sustained
  • noting that counsel may have strategic reason for not objecting to prosecutor‟s remarks, and as such, failure to object is not ineffective assistance
  • acknowledging that psychological impact of belt on a defendant can compromise the defense
  • acknowledging that psychological impact of belt on a defendant can compromise the defense

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Judges: Thornton

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