The current test used to evaluate the effectiveness of counsel only requires a defendant to show that their
attorney's performance was not reasonably competent.

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The current standard, established by the Strickland v. Washington case, requires a defendant to show that their attorney's performance was deficient and that this deficiency prejudiced the defense, affecting the outcome of the trial.

The Current Test Used to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Counsel