Narrative Opinion Summary
Lloyd S. Davis appealed for a writ of error coram nobis, seeking to vacate a prior decision by the Appellate Division that affirmed a judgment against him, arguing ineffective assistance of appellate counsel. The court, comprising Justices Mastro, Rivera, Austin, and LaSalle, denied his application. The ruling emphasized that Davis did not demonstrate that he had been denied effective assistance of counsel as required by precedent cases, including *Jones v. Barnes* and *People v. Stultz*. The decision was entered by Clerk of the Court Aprilanne Agostino.
Legal Issues Addressed
Ineffective Assistance of Appellate Counselsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court evaluated whether Lloyd S. Davis was denied effective assistance of appellate counsel, referencing established precedents.
Reasoning: The ruling emphasized that Davis did not demonstrate that he had been denied effective assistance of counsel as required by precedent cases, including *Jones v. Barnes* and *People v. Stultz*.
Writ of Error Coram Nobissubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Lloyd S. Davis's request for a writ of error coram nobis was denied because he failed to meet the legal standards necessary to vacate the prior decision.
Reasoning: Lloyd S. Davis appealed for a writ of error coram nobis, seeking to vacate a prior decision by the Appellate Division that affirmed a judgment against him, arguing ineffective assistance of appellate counsel.