Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. David C. Williams, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 2009-12-30
Citations: 68 A.D.3d 1823
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v David C. Williams, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 68
Pages: 1823–1824

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v David C. Williams, Appellant.
[890 NYS2d 364]

Opinion:
Memorandum: Defendant contends that he was denied effective assistance of appellate counsel because counsel failed to raise issues on direct appeal that would have resulted in reversal, specifically, in failing to argue that the warrantless search of defendant's residence and property was unlawful and that trial counsel was ineffective in failing to seek a remedy for an alleged Rosario violation. Upon our review of the trial court proceedings, we conclude that the issues may have merit. Therefore, the order of October 10, 2008 is vacated and this Court will consider the appeal de novo (see People v LeFrois, 151 AD2d 1046 [1989]). Defendant is directed to perfect his appeal on or before March 1, 2010. Present— Hurlbutt, J.P, Centra, Peradotto, Green and Gorski, JJ.