PEOPLE v. SPEIGHT


158 A.D.2d 729 (1990)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Charles Speight, Appellant

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

February 26, 1990


Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.

The defendant's contention that he was deprived of the effective assistance of trial counsel is without merit. Initially, we note that the record indicates that the defense counsel demonstrated complete familiarity with the law and the facts, made appropriate motions, vigorously cross-examined the People's witnesses and strenuously argued the defendant's position to the jury. Further, the defense counsel advanced the best defenses...

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