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p. 763The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v James Gillespie, Appellant. [947 NYS2d 914]
The defendant’s contentions regarding certain comments made by the prosecutor on summation are unpreserved for appellate review (see CPL 470.05 [2]; People v Utley, 45 NY2d 908 , 910 [1978]), and we decline to review them in the exercise of our interest of justice jurisdiction.
Contrary to the defendant’s contention, he was not deprived
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of the effective assistance of counsel. Considering the totality of the evidence, the law, and the circumstances of the case, trial counsel provided meaningful representation (see People v Benevento, 91 NY2d 708 , 712 [1998]; see also People v Cass, 18 NY3d 553 , 564 [2012]).
The sentence imposed was not excessive (see People v Suitte, 90 AD2d 80 [1982]).
The defendant’s remaining contentions are without merit. Skelos, J.P., Dillon, Leventhal and Sgroi, JJ., concur.
Cases cited
- People v. Utley 45 NY2d 908 at 910 p. 763
- People v. Benevento 91 NY2d 708 at 712 p. 764
- People v. Cass 18 NY3d 553 at 564 p. 764
- People v. Suitte 90 AD2d 80 p. 764