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People v. Lopez

Citations

  • 175 P.3d 4
  • 71 Cal. Rptr. 3d 253
  • 42 Cal. 4th 960
  • 2008 Cal. LEXIS 804

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  • “[E]xcept in those rare instances where there is no conceivable tactical purpose for counsel’s actions, claims of ineffective assistance of counsel should be raised on habeas corpus, not on direct appeal.”

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Judges: Kennard

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