Perret v. Sanchez

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• concluding that trial defense counsel are empowered to make tactical post-trial decisions for the content of clemency submissions, but should consult “with the client where fea- sible and appropriate” before acting
• applying Strickland to address claim of ineffective assistance of counsel during the post-trial stage of appellant’s case
• applying Strickland to address claim of ineffective assistance of counsel during the post-trial stage of appellant’s case
• finding deficient performance in defense counsel submit- ting three clemency letters without appellant’s knowledge which contained complaints of the “rudeness and lack of respect” shown by two captains, a first sergeant, a sergeant, and a “chief” during the course of Hood’s court-martial
• “Defense counsel has primary responsibility for strategic and tactical decisions, ‘after consultation with the client where feasi- ble and appropriate.’” (Citations omitted).
• “With respect to appellant's assertion that he had additional clemency materials to submit, we hold that he has not met his burden of showing prejudice because he has not identified any matters that he would have submitted.”

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