State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent v. Michael Arthur, Defendant-Appellant

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the Appellate Division's denial of the defendant's post‑conviction relief petition, holding that trial counsel's strategic decision not to call Robert Jackson and other witnesses did not constitute ineffective assistance of counsel under Strickland. The Court emphasized the high deference owed to counsel's tactical choices and found no prejudice. Justice Albin dissented, arguing that counsel's lack of investigation rendered the representation deficient.