PEOPLE v. PINEDA


160 A.D.2d 649 (1990)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Damian Pineda, Appellant

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

April 26, 1990


Defendant's sole contention on appeal is that he is not a predicate felon because his prior conviction was unconstitutionally obtained. We find no merit to this claim. In that regard, the record of the 1985 predicate plea proceeding indicates that defendant was represented by competent counsel. His assertion that an interpreter should have been furnished is unsupported. The trial court at the 1985 conviction inquired first of defendant and later of his attorney whether defendant...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases