Lambert v. Palmateer

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• where the post-conviction petitioner’s theory of defense in his criminal trial was that he struck the victim accidentally, it was a reasonable tactical choice for defense counsel not to develop and argue a defense of self-defense
• a petitioner must show both deficient performance and preju- dice to prevail

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