Opinion
2012-09-28
The PEOPLE of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Kelvin ROBINSON, Defendant–Appellant.
MEMORANDUM:
Defendant contends that he was denied effective assistance of appellate counsel because counsel failed to raise an issue on direct appeal that would have resulted in reversal, specifically, in failing to argue that defendant's guilty plea was involuntary and unknowing because the plea colloquy negated the elements of the crime. Upon our review of the trial court proceedings, we conclude that the issue may have merit. Therefore, the order of June 8, 2007 is vacated and this Court will consider the appeal de novo ( see People v. LeFrois, 151 A.D.2d 1046, 544 N.Y.S.2d 508 [1989] ). Defendant is directed to file and serve his records and briefs with this Court on or before December 28, 2012.
Motion for writ of error coram nobis granted.