Order unanimously reversed, on the law, without costs, and new trial granted.
Memorandum:
The record supports respondent's contention that he was deprived of the effective assistance of counsel because the same court-appointed counsel represented him as well as the other youths involved in this matter. Since Family Court failed to make satisfactory inquiry and respondent has demonstrated that there exists a significant possibility of a conflict of interest...
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