State v. DeJong

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292 Neb. 305

State of Nebraska, appellee, v. Susan M. DeJong, appellant. ___ N.W.2d ___ Filed December 18, 2015. No. S-15-028. 1. Effectiveness of Counsel. A claim that defense counsel provided inef- fective assistance presents a mixed question of law and fact. 2. Effectiveness of Counsel: Appeal and Error. When reviewing a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, an appellate court reviews the fac- tual findings of the lower court for clear error. 3. ____: ____. With regard to the questions of counsel’s…