PEOPLE v. LEWIS


205 A.D.2d 559 (1994)

614 N.Y.S.2d 265

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Anthony Lewis, Appellant

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

June 6, 1994


Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.

Contrary to the defendant's contentions, the court's charge with respect to the defendant's failure to testify did not prejudicially draw attention to his decision not to testify, nor did it imply that his decision not to testify was a strategic one (see, People v Williams, 188 A.D.2d 573). Moreover, the jury charge, taken in its entirety, adequately conveyed the correct rules...

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