Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Leroy Tuff, Jr., Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 2013-06-28
Citations: 107 A.D.3d 1646
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Leroy Tuff, Jr., Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 107
Pages: 1646–1647

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Leroy Tuff, Jr., Appellant.
[967 NYS2d 847]

Opinion:
Motion for writ of error coram nobis granted. Memorandum: Defendant contends that he was denied effective assistance of appellate counsel because counsel failed to raise an issue on direct appeal that would have resulted in reversal, specifically, the jury's verdict was against the weight of the evidence. Upon our review of the motion papers, we conclude that the issue may have merit. Therefore, the order of December 30, 2011 is vacated and this Court will consider the appeal de novo (see People v LeFrois, 151 AD2d 1046 [1989]). Defendant is directed to file and serve his records and briefs with this Court on or before September 26, 2013. Present — Smith, J.P., Peradotto, Lindley, Whalen and Martoche, JJ