# Right to Effective Assistance of Counsel

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RzajD2KuPBjHSugvdBJN59

## Labels

## Definition

The "Right to Effective Assistance of Counsel" refers to an individual's entitlement not only to legal representation but to representation that is competent and effective. It means that a lawyer must perform adequately and any significant failure in this duty can lead to a violation of a defendant's rights, potentially resulting in reversals of convictions or other legal remedies.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R9EPdnM3F87jVOjCROdPARe

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