Legal representation in a criminal proceeding pursuant to a contingent fee retainer, while unquestionably unethical, does not constitute per se ineffective assistance of counsel. A defendant may, however, be entitled to relief upon satisfying the defense burden of showing that the contingent fee conflict of interest effected less than meaningful and constitutionally guaranteed legal representation...
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