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—Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: Defendant appeals from a judgment convicting him, inter alia, of burglary in the second degree. We conclude that defendant was not denied effective assistance of counsel (see, People v Baldi, 54 NY2d 137 , 146-147). Defendant failed to demonstrate that there was no legitimate explanation for counsel’s strategy to concede defendant’s possession of stolen property while contesting defendant’s involvement in the burglary (see, People v Ellis, 81 NY2d 854 , 856-857; People v Garcia, 75 NY2d 973 , 974). We have reviewed defendant’s remaining arguments and conclude that they are lacking in merit. (Appeal from Judgment of
Cases cited
- People v. Baldi 54 NY2d 137 at 146-147 p. 997
- People v. Ellis 81 NY2d 854 at 856-857 p. 997
- People v. Garcia 75 NY2d 973 at 974 p. 997