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.