In this case, the defense attorney acknowledged his client's guilt in open court and focused his defense on reasons why the defendant's life should be spared. The evidence was so clearly indicative of the defendant's guilt, the Supreme Court did not feel the defense attorney's strategy was ineffective
A) Florida v. Nixon
B) Strickland v. Washington
C) Rompilla v. Beard
D) Bell v. Cone
A
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