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p. 977The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Jamel Powell, Also Known as Germaine Ellison, Also Known as Spliff, Appellant. [656 NYS2d 987]
Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: The evidence, the law and the circumstances of this case, viewed in totality and as of the time of the representation, establish that defendant was afforded meaningful representation (see, People v Baldi, 54 NY2d 137 , 147; People v Trait, 139 AD2d 937 , lv denied 72 NY2d 867 ). (Appeal from Judgment of Monroe County Court, Egan, J.—Murder, 2nd Degree.) Present—Pine, J. P., Lawton, Callahan, Doerr and Fallon, JJ.
Cases cited
- People v. Baldi 54 NY2d 137 at 147 p. 977