22 Cited authorities

  1. Lafler v. Cooper

    566 U.S. 156 (2012)   Cited 4,746 times   5 Legal Analyses
    Holding that the standard for ineffective assistance of counsel under Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, was satisfied where, among other things, a defendant had rejected a favorable plea offer based on the unreasonable advice of counsel
  2. Missouri v. Frye

    566 U.S. 134 (2012)   Cited 3,791 times   2 Legal Analyses
    Holding that a defendant can show prejudice under Strickland even absent a showing that the deficient performance precluded him from going to trial
  3. People v. Marsden

    2 Cal.3d 118 (Cal. 1970)   Cited 5,033 times
    Holding that a trial judge must permit a criminal defendant requesting substitute counsel an opportunity to present argument and evidence in support of such request
  4. In re Alvernaz

    2 Cal.4th 924 (Cal. 1992)   Cited 746 times
    Holding that if a defendant demonstrates with objective evidence that ineffective representation at the pretrial stage of a criminal proceeding caused him reject a plea bargain, he has been deprived of the effective assistance of counsel
  5. People v. Turner

    34 Cal.4th 406 (Cal. 2004)   Cited 291 times
    In Turner, this court held that it was improper for a prosecutor to state during closing argument that a rape victim had been " 'attacked by a trained lawyer who's hired by the defendant.' "
  6. People v. Holmes

    32 Cal.4th 432 (Cal. 2004)   Cited 268 times
    Holding that simply reciting “[t]here's a factual basis,” is not adequate; the record must demonstrate the facts and the source of the facts, whether from defendant, defense counsel, or documents
  7. Sara M. v. Superior Court

    36 Cal.4th 998 (Cal. 2005)   Cited 248 times
    Upholding portion of former rule 1460(f)(B) authorizing the juvenile court to terminate reunification services and set the matter for a permanency planning hearing whenever it finds by clear and convincing evidence the parent has failed to contact and visit the child for six months after reunification services have begun
  8. People v. Alfaro

    41 Cal.4th 1277 (Cal. 2007)   Cited 221 times
    Upholding Pen.Code, § 1018's counsel-consent requirement for guilty pleas in capital cases
  9. People v. Chadd

    28 Cal.3d 739 (Cal. 1981)   Cited 221 times
    In Chadd, we read Faretta ’s conclusion that self-representation is "an independent right implied by the structure... of the Sixth Amendment" as not affecting the Legislature's "authority to condition guilty pleas in capital cases on the consent of defense counsel."
  10. In re Richard S

    54 Cal.3d 857 (Cal. 1991)   Cited 101 times   1 Legal Analyses
    Finding a rule that used the term "shall," but that served only an administrative purpose, to be directory, not mandatory
  11. Section 6

    Cal. Const. art. VI § 6   Cited 23,376 times
    Describing the duties of the Judicial Council
  12. Rule 5.778 - Commencement of hearing on section 601 or section 602 petition; right to counsel; advisement of trial rights; admission, no contest

    Cal. R. 5.778   Cited 60 times

    (a) Petition read and explained (§ 700) At the beginning of the jurisdiction hearing, the petition must be read to those present. On request of the child, or the parent, guardian, or adult relative, the court must explain the meaning and contents of the petition, the nature of the hearing, the procedures of the hearing, and possible consequences. (b) Rights explained (§ 702.5) After giving the advisement required by rule 5.534, the court must advise those present of each of the following rights of