Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

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Thursday, March 15, 2007

counsel did not adequately consult with defendant on his right to appeal and defendant was prejudiced from such failure.

Thompson v. US, No. 05-16970 (11th Cir. March 14, 2007)
After guilty plea to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine in connection with a drug-smuggling scheme involving crew members on Celebrity Cruise Lines, denial of motion to vacate sentence under 28 U.S.C. section 2255 is reversed as counsel did not adequately consult with defendant on his right to appeal and defendant was prejudiced from such failure.
http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data2/circs/11th/0516970p.pdf

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