8. In this case the U.S. Supreme Court held but for the ineffective advice of the attorney, there is,a reasonable probability that the plea offer would have been made, presented, and accepted by the court and that the conviction, sentence or both, under the offer's terms would have been less than under sentence imposed after trial. A Dusky v. U.S. (1960) B Pate v. Robinson (1966) C Lafter v. Cooper (2012) D Medina v. California (1972) (E)Kahler v. Kansas (2020)

The correct answer is:<br /><br />C. Lafler v. Cooper (2012)<br /><br />In Lafler v. Cooper, the U.S. Supreme Court held that if not for the ineffective assistance of counsel, there is a reasonable probability that the plea offer would have been accepted by the defendant and presented to the court, resulting in a conviction or sentence less severe than the one actually imposed after trial. This case emphasizes the importance of competent legal advice during the plea bargaining process.