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p. 1083The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Moises L. Ruiz, Appellant. (Appeal No. 1.) [735 NYS2d 464]
Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: We reject the contention of defendant that he was denied effective assistance of counsel (see, People v Baldi, 54 NY2d 137 , 147). “Viewed as a whole, * * * defense counsel’s efforts reflect ‘a reasonable and legitimate strategy under the circumstances and evidence presented’ ” (People v Tonge, 93 NY2d 838 , 840). (Appeal from Judgment of Ontario County Court, Henry, Jr., J. — Burglary, 3rd Degree.) Present — Pigott, Jr., P. J., Hayes, Scudder, Burns and Gorski, JJ.
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- People v. Baldi 54 NY2d 137 at 147 p. 1083