People v. Smith — 176 A.D.2d 1199

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p. 1199

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Bruce Lee Smith, Appellant.

— Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: We reject defendant’s contention that the tactical decisions of trial counsel denied him effective assistance of counsel (see, People v Rivera, 71 NY2d 705 , 708-709; People v Benn, 68 NY2d 941 , 942; see also, People v Satterfield, 66 NY2d 796 , 798-799; People v Baldi, 54 NY2d 137 , 146-147).

We have examined defendant’s remaining contention and find it to be without merit. (Appeal from Judgment of Supreme Court, Erie County, Kasler, J. — Rape, 1st Degree.) Present — Callahan, A. P. J., Denman, Pine, Balio and Law-ton, JJ.

Cases cited

People v. Rivera 71 NY2d 705 N.Y. 1988-05-31 at 708-709 p. 1199
People v. Benn 68 NY2d 941 N.Y. 1986-11-13 at 942 p. 1199
People v. Satterfield 66 NY2d 796 N.Y. 1985-11-12 at 798-799 p. 1199
People v. Baldi 54 NY2d 137 N.Y. 1981-10-29 at 146-147 p. 1199