Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. James Hauser, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1990-02-02
Citations: 158 A.D.2d 1005
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v James Hauser, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 158
Pages: 1005–1005

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v James Hauser, Appellant.

Opinion:
The Special Prosecutor concedes that defendant's trial counsel failed to provide meaningful representation and that counsel's shortcomings deprived defendant of a fair trial. We agree that trial counsel's representation of defendant, considered in its totality, was not meaningful (see, People v Satterfield, 66 NY2d 796; People v Baldi, 54 NY2d 137). Accordingly, we reverse the order denying defendant's CPL 440.10 motion, grant that motion, vacate the judgment, and remit this matter for a new trial. (Appeal from order of Supreme Court, Erie County, Kasler, J. — CPL art 440). Present — Callahan, J. P., Denman, Boomer, Balio and Lowery, JJ.