People v. Shively

Following a bench trial, defendant was convicted of two counts of uttering and publishing, MCL 750.249; MSA 28.446, and one count of larceny by false pretenses in excess of $100, MCL 750.218; MSA 28.415. He was subsequently sentenced to two years of probation, with the last thirty days to be spent in jail. Defendant appeals as of right, and we affirm.

Defendant first argues that he was denied the effective assistance of counsel. In order to prove a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, defendant must show that counsel’s performance fell below an objective standard of reasonableness and…