logicalgirl
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The level of proof needed in a death penalty case is so high that I can easily see ineffective counsel being a legitimate reason for another go at the sentencing phase. JMO
I think AZLawyer has answered that question in the Legal Questions thread a couple of times. She says nothing Baez has or hasn't done has even come close to an ineffective counsel charge. So I think giving an intelligent defense isn't a requirement, just that the lawyers stay awake in court, meet with their client, present some kind of defense etc is all it takes. Lawyers being stupid doesn't get you an appeal apparently.