The first prong of the two-pronged test to establish a claim of ineffective counsel requires the defendant to show:

a. representation falling below an objective standard of reasonableness.
b. representation by a person whose incompetence shocks the conscience.
c. representation falling below community standards of excellence.
d. representation that resulted in an unfavorable outcome.


a

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