People v. Brown

Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: We conclude that trial counsel’s representation of defendant, viewed in its entirety, provided him with effective assistance of counsel (see, People v Baldi, 54 NY2d 137, 146-147; People v Trait, 139 AD2d 937, lv denied 72 NY2d 867). Defendant’s contention that the trial *871court’s charge on the defense of justification was inadequate has not been preserved for appellate review (see, CPL 470.05 [2]; People v Harrell, 59 NY2d 620). In any event, the court’s charge on the defense of justification was adequate (see, People v Bowick, 191 AD2d 1019, lv…