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PEOPLE v. WASHINGTON
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department.
Mar 15, 2004
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DECISION ORDER
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). The defense counsel presented a reasonable defense, interposed appropriate objections, and effectively cross-examined witnesses ( see People v. Mejias, 278 A.D.2d 249). Unsuccessful trial strategies and tactics do not constitute ineffective assistance of counsel ( see People v. Henry, 95 N.Y.2d 563).
ALTMAN, J.P., KRAUSMAN, H. MILLER and COZIER, JJ., concur.
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