Reversal is mandated for two reasons. Firstly, trial counsel did not adequately represent his client. The record discloses a total incapacity of counsel to properly frame questions and to develop a meaningful examination of witnesses. Summation of counsel to the jury was unintelligible and would best have remained unspoken. The case at bar does not involve errors in judgment or tactics of defense counsel (cf. People v. Tomaselli,
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PEOPLE v. ROSADO
43 A.D.2d 916 (1974)
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Raymond Rosado, Appellant
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
February 7, 1974
February 7, 1974
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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