People v. Simmons

Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: There is no merit to any of defendant’s arguments that he was deprived of effective assistance of counsel. Defendant did not show that his counsel was ineffective because counsel failed to request Wade and Mapp hearings (see, People v Rivera, 71 NY2d 705, 709; People v Love, 57 NY2d 998, 1000; People v Brown, 122 AD2d 546, lv denied 68 NY2d 810). Defense counsel effectively and competently conducted a Huntley hearing, argued the motion for severance, and cross-examined the People’s witnesses. Counsel presented a cogent theory of defense and delivered…