After a motion for a new trial was denied and appealed, the New Jersey appeals court granted a hearing on the issue of ineffective assistance of counsel. How do I know if I have a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel?On August 12, 2020, defendant timely filed a petition for PCR alleging ineffective assistance of counsel. Defendant contended trial counsel was. Many prisoners appeal their convictions because of ineffective assistance of counsel. Claims of ineffective assistance of trial counsel shall be raised exclusively on direct appeal of a final judgment or order. Plea Offer, 92 Fordham L. Rev. Lay out the facts of your case, focusing on the actions (or inactions) of your attorney that you believe constituted ineffective assistance. Claims of ineffective assistance of trial counsel shall be raised exclusively on direct appeal of a final judgment or order. Stand silent and not participate in a defendant's trial may constitute ineffective assistance of counsel under the Cronic standard"); Harding v.
