People v. Perea, 27 A.D.3d 960 (N.Y. App. Div. 2006). · Go Syfert
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discussed Cited as authority (rule) People v. Dickinson
N.Y. App. Div. · 2020 · confidence medium
However, the failure to request a particular hearing, without more, does not constitute ineffective assistance, and there is no evidence suggesting that defendant's statements were involuntary ( see People v Smith , 89 AD3d 1148, 1149 [2011], lv denied 19 NY3d 968 [2012]; People v Perea , 27 AD3d 960, 961 [2006]; compare People v Carnevale , 101 AD3d 1375, 1379 [2012]).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) People v. Medero
N.Y. App. Div. · 2017 · confidence medium
In any event, there is no statutory requirement that a defendant be interviewed (see CPL 390.30; People v Perea, 27 AD3d 960, 961 [3d Dept 2006]), and defendant’s presentence report contained all the necessary information.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) People v. Smith
N.Y. App. Div. · 2015 · confidence medium
Initially, we note that the failure to request a particular hearing, in and of itself, does not constitute ineffective assistance of counsel (see People v Rivera, 71 NY2d 705, 709 [1988]; People v Perea, 27 AD3d 960, 961 [2006]).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) People v. Smith
N.Y. App. Div. · 2015 · confidence medium
Initially, we note that the failure to request a particular hearing, in and of itself, does not constitute ineffective assistance of counsel (see People v Rivera, 71 NY2d 705, 709 [1988]; People v Perea, 27 AD3d 960, 961 [2006]).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) People v. Bond
N.Y. App. Div. · 2013 · confidence medium
We must also reject defendant’s argument that the failure to move to dismiss on speedy trial grounds rises to the level of ineffective assistance of counsel, as counsel should not be criticized for failing to pursue a potentially futile endeavor (see People v Caban, 5 NY3d 143, 152 [2005]; People v Bahr, 96 AD3d 1165, 1166 [2012], lv denied 19 NY3d 1024 [2012]; People v Perea, 27 AD3d 960, 961 [2006]).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) People v. Bond
N.Y. App. Div. · 2013 · confidence medium
We must also reject defendant’s argument that the failure to move to dismiss on speedy trial grounds rises to the level of ineffective assistance of counsel, as counsel should not be criticized for failing to pursue a potentially futile endeavor (see People v Caban, 5 NY3d 143, 152 [2005]; People v Bahr, 96 AD3d 1165, 1166 [2012], lv denied 19 NY3d 1024 [2012]; People v Perea, 27 AD3d 960, 961 [2006]).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) People v. Galunas
N.Y. App. Div. · 2013 · confidence medium
Next, we find unavailing defendant’s contention that the presentence report was inadequate because it did not include an updated interview with defendant. “[T]here is no statutory requirement that a statement by the defendant be included in the presentence report” (People v Davila, 238 AD2d 625, 626 [1997]; see CPL 390.30; People v Perea, 27 AD3d 960, 961 [2006]), but the presentence investigation report here in fact contains a statement by defendant regarding the instant offenses.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) People v. Galunas
N.Y. App. Div. · 2013 · confidence medium
Next, we find unavailing defendant’s contention that the presentence report was inadequate because it did not include an updated interview with defendant. “[T]here is no statutory requirement that a statement by the defendant be included in the presentence report” (People v Davila, 238 AD2d 625, 626 [1997]; see CPL 390.30; People v Perea, 27 AD3d 960, 961 [2006]), but the presentence investigation report here in fact contains a statement by defendant regarding the instant offenses.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) People v. Hoffler
N.Y. App. Div. · 2010 · confidence medium
As there is no color-able basis for suppression of the fruits of the traffic stop, defendant’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel on this basis must fail (see People v Perea, 27 AD3d 960, 961 [2006]), and a hearing to further inquire into counsel’s reasons for failing to make a motion to suppress was unnecessary (see People v Satterfield, 66 NY2d at 799-800 ).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) People v. Peryea
N.Y. App. Div. · 2009 · confidence medium
Defendant failed to preserve for our review, by timely objection or motion, any defect in the presentence report (see CPL 470.05 [2]; People v Perea, 27 AD3d 960, 961 [2006]; People v Peterson, 7 AD3d 882, 882 [2004]; People v Davila, 238 AD2d 625, 626 [1997]).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) People v. Wright
N.Y. App. Div. · 2008 · confidence medium
The sentencing court providently exercised its discretion in denying the defendant’s application, made at sentencing, to adjourn the sentencing (see People v Perea, 27 AD3d 960, 961 [2006]; People v Davila, 238 AD2d 625, 626 [1997]; People v Bonadie, 151 AD2d 686, 686-687 [1989]; People v Santos, 109 AD2d 901 [1985]).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) People v. Jackson
N.Y. App. Div. · 2008 · confidence medium
Although defendant takes issue with counsel’s failure to include within his pretrial motion a request for Wade and Dunaway hearings, we note that the failure to request a particular hearing does not, in and of itself, constitute ineffective assistance of counsel (see People v Rivera, 71 NY2d 705, 709 [1988]; People v Perea, 27 AD3d 960, 961 [2006]) particularly where, as here, such endeavor was potentially futile (see People v Hargett, 11 AD3d 812, 815 [2004], lv denied 4 NY3d 744 [2004]; People v May, 301 AD2d 784, 787 [2003], lv denied 100 NY2d 564 [2003]).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) People v. Hoeft
N.Y. App. Div. · 2007 · confidence medium
Defendant failed to preserve for our review his pro se contention that he was denied the opportunity to submit a memorandum in opposition to the presentence report (see People v Perea, 27 AD3d 960, 961 [2006]), and we decline to exercise our power to review that contention as a matter of discretion in the interest of justice (see CPL 470.15 [6] [a]).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) People v. Rose
N.Y. App. Div. · 2007 · confidence medium
Moreover, since the adequacy of counsel’s total performance revealed meaningful representation, minor strategic errors by counsel are insufficient to constitute ineffective assistance (see People v Rivera, 71 NY2d 705, 709 [1988]; People v Perea, 27 AD3d 960, 961 [2006]).
discussed Cited "see" People v. Carnevale
N.Y. App. Div. · 2012 · signal: see · confidence high
As acknowledged by the majority, failure “to make a particular pretrial motion generally does not, by itself, establish ineffective assistance” (People v Rivera, 71 NY2d 705, 709 [1988]; see People v Perea, 27 AD3d 960, 961 [2006]; People v Longshore, 222 AD2d 941 , 942 [1995], lv denied 88 NY2d 850 [1996]).
discussed Cited "see" People v. Carnevale
N.Y. App. Div. · 2012 · signal: see · confidence high
As acknowledged by the majority, failure “to make a particular pretrial motion generally does not, by itself, establish ineffective assistance” (People v Rivera, 71 NY2d 705, 709 [1988]; see People v Perea, 27 AD3d 960, 961 [2006]; People v Longshore, 222 AD2d 941 , 942 [1995], lv denied 88 NY2d 850 [1996]).
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The People of the State of New York
v.
Erasmo Perea
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York.
Mar 23, 2006.
27 A.D.3d 960
Carpinello.
Cited by 19 opinions  |  Published
Carpinello, J.

Appeal from a judgment of the County Court of Chemung County (Hayden, J.), rendered December 10, 2004, upon a verdict convicting defendant of the crime of promoting prison contraband in the first degree.

While confined in Elmira Correctional Facility in Chemung County, defendant was found to be in possession of a five-inch sharpened plexiglass shank and was thereafter indicted for the crime of promoting prison contraband in the first degree. At trial, the People established that defendant was acting nervous and suspicious as he sat in a telephone booth in a recreation area of the facility. Specifically, a correction officer on rounds in the area observed defendant peeking out of the booth as if he were hiding from someone or something. This furtive behavior prompted the correction officer to bring defendant to a nearby office where he conducted a pat frisk in front of two other correction officers and a correction sergeant. The pat frisk disclosed[*961] the shank secreted in his clothing.[1] Found guilty as charged following a jury trial, defendant appeals. We affirm.

Defendant first claims that he received ineffective assistance of counsel at trial because, among other transgressions, his attorney failed to move to suppress the shank, delivered incoherent opening and closing statements, was unprepared and conducted perfunctory cross-examinations. Our review of the trial record reveals neither unpreparedness, perfunctory tactics, nor incoherent opening and closing statements on the part of counsel. To the extent that his attorney failed to request a Huntley hearing to suppress the shank, we note first that the failure to request a particular hearing, without more, does not constitute ineffective assistance (see People v Rivera, 71 NY2d 705, 709 [1988]). Moreover, the correction officer who conducted the pat frisk testified that it was precipitated by defendant’s nervous and suspicious behavior in the telephone booth that day.[2] As there does not appear to be any colorable basis for suppression of the shank, which would explain trial counsel’s failure to make such a motion, defendant’s ineffective assistance of counsel claim on this ground must fail (see id.; People v Clifford, 295 AD2d 697, 698 [2002], lv denied 98 NY2d 709 [2002]). In short, we are satisfied that defendant received meaningful representation (see People v Baldi, 54 NY2d 137, 147 [1981]).

Similarly unavailing is defendant’s contention that he was sentenced without the benefit of an adequate presentence report. With respect to defendant’s specific claim that the presentence report does not include a statement by him, we note that defendant failed to raise this objection before County Court and has thus waived the right to raise it on appeal (see People v Davila, 238 AD2d 625, 626 [1997]; see also People v Harrington, 3 AD3d 737, 739 [2004]). To this end, we note that defendant failed to avail himself of the opportunity to complete a presentence statement questionnaire given to him by County Court upon his conviction. In any event, there is no statutory requirement that a presentence report include a defendant’s statement (see People v Davila, supra; see also CPL 390.30).

Cardona, P.J., Mercure, Peters and Rose, JJ., concur. Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.

1

Defendant testified on his own behalf at trial and disputed this version of events. He denied that anything was found on him when the pat frisk was conducted and denied ever possessing the shank at all. The jury obviously credited the People’s proof on this disputed point.

2

. Defendant concedes that pat frisks are generally permissible within the prison system but argues that he was unjustifiably singled out for such a search in this case.