New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Gordon Gross, Appellant
February 18, 201626 N.Y.3d 689
Summary
The Court affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that trial counsel provided effective assistance despite failing to object to the admission of the child’s prior consistent statements and not calling an expert witness; the dissent argued that these failures constituted ineffective assistance and warranted reversal.