PEOPLE v. BALDASSARA


152 A.D.2d 940 (1989)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. John J. Baldassara, Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Fourth Department.

July 12, 1989


Judgment unanimously affirmed.

Memorandum:

Defendant's primary contention on appeal is that he was denied effective assistance of counsel. In reviewing such claims, we must consider defense counsel's conduct in its entirety and take care not to confuse true ineffectiveness with mere losing tactics (see, People v Baldi, 54 N.Y.2d 137, 146-147). From our review of...

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