Does effective assistance of counsel in a plea bargain context requires that counsel actually and substantially assist a client in deciding whether to plead guilty, enter negotiations, or go to trial

QUESTION PRESENTED Does effective assistance of counsel in a plea bargain context requires that counsel actually and substantially assist a client in deciding whether to plead guilty, enter negotiations, or go to trial. Further, does counsel’s representation include knowledge of mandatory minimums for the crime charged, offender score, communication of actual offers, discussing tentative plea negotiations, and the strength and weaknesses of a case so that the defendant knows what to expect and can make an informed decision whether or not to plead guilty, enter negotiations, or go to trial. 2