Ordered that the judgment and the order are affirmed.
The principal question raised by the defendant on this appeal is whether the failure to introduce expert testimony concerning the "battered woman syndrome" constitutes ineffective assistance of counsel.
A review of the record reveals that defense counsel made appropriate motions and objections, vigorously cross-examined the People's witnesses, and strenuously argued the defendant's position to the jury...
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