Eric Neufville v. State of Rhode Island.

Summary

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court’s denial of post‑conviction relief, holding that the trial counsel’s performance was within the range of competent assistance, that the counsel satisfied the duty to advise the defendant of immigration consequences, and that the defendant failed to show prejudice. The Court applied the Strickland two‑part test de novo and concluded that even assuming deficient performance, the defendant would not have obtained a more favorable outcome at trial.