ineffective assistance of counsel

Definition of "ineffective assistance of counsel"
  1. Serious errors made by a criminal defendant's lawyer, appointed or retained, at trial or appeal, leading to an unfair trial
How to use "ineffective assistance of counsel" in a sentence
  1. His conviction was overturned due to the ineffective assistance of counsel.
  2. The ineffective assistance of counsel resulted in her serving more time than warranted.
  3. They appealed the ruling arguing that his representation amounted to ineffective assistance of counsel.
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