New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Terrien Williams, Appellant

February 15, 20078 N.Y.3d 854

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division's order, holding that the defendant was not deprived of due process or a fair trial and that he received effective assistance of counsel. The Court reasoned that the defendant failed to preserve objections to alleged prosecutorial misconduct and that counsel zealously advocated on his behalf, rendering the claims meritless.