Section 1.2 Recognizing Limitations

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A. (§1.2) Recognizing Limitations

The practice of law and the proper representation of a client require ability, enterprise, and investments of time and money. The adversary system is based on the assumption that advocates of nearly equal ability will face one another. Counsel must prepare him- or herself before preparing a case.

Due process of law in criminal cases requires adequate and effective assistance of defense counsel. Not all trial counsel keep up with the subtle and diverse constitutional, statutory, and judicial changes that may make the difference in the outcome...