People v. Stokes

Judgment unanimously reversed on the law and new trial granted. Memorandum: On November 19, 1993, we affirmed defendant’s judgments of conviction (People v Stokes, 198 AD2d 849, lv denied 83 NY2d 810; People v Stokes, 198 AD2d 847, lv denied 83 NY2d 810). Defendant subsequently moved for a writ of error coram nobis on the ground that he was denied effective assistance of appellate counsel on his appeals because counsel failed to raise an issue on direct appeal that would have resulted in reversal. We concluded that the issue may have merit and granted the motion, vacating the prior orders…