466 U.S. 668 (1984) Cited 162,503 times 179 Legal Analyses
Holding that ineffective assistance of counsel requires two showings: one, that "counsel's performance was deficient," and two, that "the deficient performance prejudiced the defense"
489 U.S. 235 (1989) Cited 4,610 times 16 Legal Analyses
Holding that where Congress expresses its intent "with sufficient precision," then "reference to legislative history and to pre-Code practice is hardly necessary"
408 U.S. 471 (1972) Cited 10,841 times 5 Legal Analyses
Holding that parolees "must have an opportunity to be heard and to show . . . that circumstances in mitigation suggest that the violation does not warrant revocation"
442 U.S. 682 (1979) Cited 2,048 times 12 Legal Analyses
Holding that claimants could bring social security class action "at least so long as the membership of the class is limited to those who meet the requirements of § 205(g)"