Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Gerald Frost, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1989-06-02
Citations: 151 A.D.2d 989
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Gerald Frost, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 151
Pages: 989–989

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Gerald Frost, Appellant.

Opinion:
Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: Defendant's primary contention on appeal is that he was denied effective assistance of counsel. In reviewing claims of ineffective counsel, defense counsel's conduct in its entirety must be considered and care must be taken not to confuse true ineffectiveness with mere losing tactics (see, People v Baldi, 54 NY2d 137, 146-147). From our review of the law, the evidence and the circumstances of this particular case, we conclude that defense counsel provided the defendant with meaningful representation (People v Baldi, supra).
We have reviewed defendant's remaining contention and find it to be without merit. (Appeal from judgment of Supreme Court, Monroe County, Mark, J. — robbery, second degree, and other charges.) Present — Callahan, J. P., Doerr, Boomer, Law-ton and Davis, JJ.