Can a defense attorney be found incompetent if he fails to understand the available sentencing alternatives and pursue the most advantageous disposition for his client?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Aguirre, G046752 (Cal. App. 2014):
"Under existing law, a defense attorney who fails to adequately understand the available sentencing alternatives, promote their proper application, or pursue the most advantageous disposition for his client may be found incompetent. [Citations.]" (People v. Scott (1994) 9 Cal.4th 331, 350-351.)
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