PEOPLE v. WASHINGTON


5 A.D.3d 615 (2004)

772 N.Y.S.2d 851

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent, v. WAYNE WASHINGTON, Appellant.

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

March 15, 2004.


Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.

Contrary to the defendant's contention, he was not denied the effective assistance of counsel. Viewing the record as a whole, the defendant received meaningful representation (see People v Baldi, 54 N.Y.2d 137 [1981]). The defense counsel presented a reasonable defense, interposed appropriate objections, and effectively cross-examined witnesses (see People v Mejias,

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