People v. Helm

OPINION OF THE COURT

Herlihy, J.

At the outset, it should be observed that the guilt of the defendant was proven beyond any reasonable doubt. He was apprehended by the police in the act of committing a burglary and upon this appeal does not raise any issue as to his guilt.

The primary issue raised by the defendant is his contention that his assigned trial counsel was inadequate and as a result he was deprived of his constitutional right to effective representation (cf. People v Droz, 39 NY2d 457). "This complaint, frequently made, is rarely found to have merit.” (People v Droz, supra, p 459.)

The…