People v. Tykhonov

OPINION OF THE COURT

Frank J. LaBuda, J.

*670This matter comes on by appeal of defendant-appellant from a jury verdict in the Town of Bethel Justice Court finding him guilty of driving while intoxicated (DWI) and unsafe lane change.

Defendant argues that his retained counsel was ineffective in representing him from the outset of the case, through discovery and motion practice and throughout the jury trial.

Defendant was arrested by New York State Troopers Dowling and Van Valkenberg on January 29, 2005 in the Town of Bethel, County of Sullivan, State of New York. Defendant was charged with DWI for…