Opinion
2002-02173.
November 15, 2004.
Appeal by the defendant from a judgment of the County Court, Nassau County (DeRiggi, J.), rendered January 28, 2002, convicting him of robbery in the first degree (two counts), criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree (two counts), upon a jury verdict, and imposing sentence.
Before: Santucci, J.P., Schmidt, Cozier and Rivera, JJ., concur.
Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
Contrary to the defendant's contention, he was not denied the effective assistance of counsel. Viewing the record as a whole, the defendant received meaningful representation ( see People v. Baldi, 54 NY2d 137). The defense counsel presented a reasonable defense, interposed appropriate objections, and effectively cross-examined witnesses ( see People v. Wright, 8 AD3d 507, 508; People v. Washington, 5 AD3d 615, lv denied 3 NY3d 650). Unsuccessful trial strategies and tactics do not constitute ineffective assistance of counsel ( see People v. Henry, 95 NY2d 563).
The defendant's contention that the evidence was legally insufficient to support his convictions is unpreserved for appellate review ( see CPL 470.05). In any event, viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution ( see People v. Contes, 60 NY2d 620), we find that it was legally sufficient to establish the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Moreover, upon the exercise of our factual review power, we are satisfied that the verdict of guilt was not against the weight of the evidence ( see CPL 470.15).