Opinion
2002-04454.
November 29, 2004.
Appeal by the defendant from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County (Knipel, J.), rendered May 1, 2002, convicting him of robbery in the first degree (two counts), upon a jury verdict, and imposing sentence.
Before: Smith, J.P., Crane, Mastro and Skelos, 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, we conclude that 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). Unsuccessful trial strategies and tactics do not constitute ineffective assistance of counsel ( see People v. Henry, 95 NY2d 563, 566).