Garry, J.
In April 2007, defendant pleaded guilty to second degree murder for having intentionally caused the death of his estranged wife. He waived his right to appeal. In accord with the terms of his plea agreement, he was sentenced to a prison term of 20 years to life. County Court issued orders of protection against him in favor of the victim's two children.
Defendant subsequently moved to vacate the judgment, claiming that he received ineffective assistance...
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