Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
Contrary to the defendant's contention, he was not denied the effective assistance of trial counsel. Viewing the evidence, the law, and the circumstances of this case in their totality and as of the time of the representation, we find that the defendant was afforded meaningful representation at trial (see People v Benevento,
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Let's get started
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.