explain why the Strickland standard makes it so difficult for defendants to claim ineffective assistance of counsel, even in cases—as we saw in this scenario—where the defense attorney falls asleep during the trial. What would be the consequences, both intended and unintended, if this legal standard were changed to focus solely on the defense attorney’s inadequate performance, regardless of the likely guilt of the defendant?

explain why the Strickland standard makes it so difficult for defendants to claim ineffective assistance of counsel, even in cases—as we saw in this scenario—where the defense attorney falls asleep during the trial. What would be the consequences, both intended and unintended, if this legal standard were changed to focus solely on the defense attorney’s inadequate performance, regardless of the likely guilt of the defendant?

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