People v. Paul

— Yesawich, Jr., J.

*885There is no basis in this record for defendant’s contention that he was denied effective assistance of counsel. Furthermore, the record evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the People (see, People v Way, 59 NY2d 361, 365), is legally sufficient and fully probative of his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt (see, People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490).

The only point bearing comment is defendant’s assertion that he was denied a fair trial by the People’s ex parte communication with County Court. It is apparently County Court’s practice to allow counsel to privately bring to…