Opinion ID: 1751399
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Heading: Ineffective assistance of trial counsel claims.

Text: Goodson further alleges he was denied effective assistance at trial because his trial counsel (1) presented inculpatory evidence, (2) failed to move to suppress the evidence obtained through the nontestimonial identification, (3) failed to adequately prepare for trial, and (4) failed to adequately cross-examine witnesses. To establish a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, the defendant must prove by a preponderance of evidence that the counsel failed to perform an essential duty and prejudice resulted. State v. Risdal, 404 N.W.2d 130, 131-32 (Iowa 1987). The defendant must show that there is a reasonable probability that, but for trial counsel's unprofessional error, the result of the proceeding would have been different. Gering v. State, 382 N.W.2d 151, 153-54 (Iowa 1986). Goodson's claims focus on the extent of his trial counsel's preparation and choice of trial strategy. Although the State argues these claims may be disposed of in this appeal, we reserve these issues for postconviction relief proceedings, so that an adequate record may be developed and the attorney charged with rendering ineffective assistance may have an opportunity to respond to the claims. See State v. White, 337 N.W.2d 517, 519 (Iowa 1983). AFFIRMED.