PEOPLE v. MERALLA


228 A.D.2d 160 (1996)

644 N.Y.S.2d 177

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Efren Meralla, Appellant

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

June 4, 1996


Based on the record, we find that defendant was denied effective assistance of counsel at his second trial, particularly as to his severance and collateral estoppel claims, the latter which, though not properly preserved (see, People v Padro, 75 N.Y.2d 820), we review in the interest of justice.

The evidence offered against defendant in the second trial, where it was alleged that he and a co-defendant murdered Ezra...

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