State v. Kirkpatrick
Court of Appeals of Washington
1Opinion of the CourtArmstrong, J.
Jonathan Kirkpatrick appeals his conviction for murder in the first degree. He claims ineffective assistance of counsel because his trial attorney failed to assert a violation of the court rule requiring access to an attorney “[a]t the earliest opportunity.” CrR 3.1(c)(2). We hold that the counsel’s performance was deficient, but we affirm because Kirkpatrick has failed to demonstrate prejudice.
FACTS
Larry and Joyce Robertson owned and operated a conve*409nience store near Winlock, Washington. Ms. Robertson was shot and killed in the store at approximately 5:00 a.m. on February 26, 1993. When…
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