People v. Ellis

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

The order of the Appellate Division should be affirmed.

We agree with the Appellate Division that defendant’s trial representation was not constitutionally deficient. The evidence revealed that on September 14, 1989, a Woolworth’s store *856detective observed defendant on the main shopping floor acting "very suspicious.” The detective and a store manager followed defendant to the basement, where he secreted washcloths in his clothing. Defendant then returned to the main floor where he was intercepted by store personnel.

Defendant denied doing anything wrong, and…