People v. Brown

Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: The trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying defense counsel’s request for an adjournment since counsel had ample time to prepare for trial and failed to establish any prejudice (see, Matter of Anthony M., 63 NY2d 270, 283-284; People v Singleton, 41 NY2d 402, 405). Moreover, from our review of the record, we find that defendant was provided meaningful representation (see, People v Baldi, 54 NY2d 137). Disagreement over trial strategy or tactics does not render counsel’s assistance ineffective (see, People v Montana, 71 NY2d 705, 708). We…