A defendant who was found guilty of murder and complains that his defense attorney did not check out the defendant's alibi or interview witnesses could potentially claim ______ counsel.

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The defendant could claim ineffective counsel, as this term refers to a situation where a defense attorney's performance falls below an objective standard of reasonableness, potentially affecting the outcome of the trial.

A Defendant Who Was Found Guilty of Murder and Complains