Legal Opinion
People v. Torres
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided February 3, 1995No. Appeal No. 1PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
—Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: The contention of defendant that he was denied effective assistance of counsel is without merit (see, People v Rivera, 71 NY2d 705, 708-709; People v Arnold, 188 AD2d 1020, Iv denied 81 NY2d 836; People v Salgado, 140 AD2d 855, Iv denied 72 NY2d 924). Further, the record establishes that defendant fully understood the plea that was offered. Through an interpreter *969County Court and defendant’s counsel repeatedly explained the plea offer and the potential consequences if defendant proceeded to trial (see, People v Mejia, 199 AD2d 1068, Iv denied 83…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- People v. RiveraNew York Court of Appeals · 1988
- People v. LaneNew York Court of Appeals · 1982
- People v. ArnoldAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1992
- People v. FerrerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1990
- People v. SalgadoAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1988
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3Cited by4 opinions
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- People v. TorresAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1995