The People of the State of New York v. Julio Borrell, Also Known as Julio Cesar Borrell, Appellant-Respondent

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division’s order granting a writ of error coram nobis and denied the defendant’s application, holding that appellate counsel’s failure to raise a sentencing issue did not constitute ineffective assistance of counsel. The court applied the “meaningful representation” standard, finding counsel’s overall performance constitutionally adequate.