Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Thomas Legg, Jr., Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1989-07-12
Citations: 152 A.D.2d 976
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Thomas Legg, Jr., Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 152
Pages: 976–977

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Thomas Legg, Jr., Appellant.

Opinion:
Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: Defendant's contention that he was denied effective assistance of counsel lacks merit. He has failed to show the absence of a legitimate explanation for counsel's failure to make pretrial motions (see, People v Rivera, 71 NY2d 705, 709). The record reflects a reasonable defense strategy, albeit an unsuccessful one. (Appeal from judgment of Supreme Court, Erie County, Kasler, J. — rape, first degree; sodomy, first degree.) Present — Denman, J. P., Boomer, Pine, Balio and Lawton, JJ.