Petitioner did not receive ineffective assistance of counsel because counsel discussed with Petitioner what his sentence was "likely to be.". When an attorney makes a mistake at sentencing, and that mistake harms the client, she may have provided ineffective assistance of counsel.After his direct appeal and state habeas review, Clark filed a federal habeas petition, alleging, in part, ineffective assistance of counsel. An ineffective assistance of counsel claim may result in the court granting a wide range of relief, up to and including reversing a conviction or a sentence. An incompetent or ineffective attorney does not satisfy the constitutional guarantees. In some cases, the attorney's representation can be so inadequate that the court will reverse a guilty verdict. Certiorari granted and state court finding of ineffective assistance of counsel reversed. Tions officer asked Clark to fill out a change of address form. You can get a new lawyer to file an appeal on the basis of ineffective assistance of counsel.