PEOPLE v. RIVERA


166 A.D.2d 367 (1990)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Edgar Rivera, Appellant

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

October 30, 1990


Defendant's guilt of attempted burglary was established by the testimony of the victim and an eyewitness, both of whom had identified him at a prompt on-the-scene showup, and by defendant's incriminating remarks to the police.

Although defendant contends that he was denied effective assistance of trial counsel, the record reveals that counsel presented a coherent, reasonable defense in the face of overwhelming evidence. (People v Baldi, 54...

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