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DEFENDANT DID NOT RECEIVE EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL, CONVICTION REVERSED.

The Court of Appeals, in a memorandum decision that does not explain the relevant facts, reversing defendant’s conviction, determined defendant did not receive effective assistance of counsel. People v Maldonado, 2017 NY Slip Op 01254, CtApp 2-16-17

 

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