New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York v. Jerry Gomberg, Appellant the People of the State of New York v. George Kaplan

December 29, 197538 N.Y.2d 307

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that the trial judge’s inquiry into the joint representation of the defendants was sufficient to protect their right to effective assistance of counsel, and that the defendants knowingly consented, thereby waiving any claim of prejudice.