THOMPSON v. CAIN

A164126.

433 P.3d 772 (2018)

295 Or.App. 433

William THOMPSON, Petitioner-Appellant, v. Brad CAIN, Superintendent, Snake River Correctional Institution, Defendant-Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

December 12, 2018.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Lindsey Burrows argued the cause for appellant. Also on the briefs was O'Connor Weber LLC.

Patrick M. Ebbett , Assistant Attorney General, argued the cause for respondent. Also on the brief were Ellen F. Rosenblum , Attorney General, and Benjamin Gutman , Solicitor General.

Before Lagesen, Presiding Judge, and DeVore, Judge, and James, Judge.


In this case we are asked to determine whether criminal defense counsel renders constitutionally ineffective assistance under the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution when counsel decides to concede a defendant's guilt as to some charges in closing argument after discussing that strategy with the defendant — but in...

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