Legal Opinion

People v. Caggiano

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided April 3, 1987No. Appeal No. 1PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: Having interposed a defense of insanity, defendant argues on appeal that the People have failed to prove criminal responsibility beyond a reasonable doubt. We disagree. While there was conflicting opinion testimony, the weight to be accorded to expert testimony is a matter for the jury (Corpino v Baker, 66 AD2d 201, 204). A review of the record clearly supports the conclusion that the evidence was legally sufficient to support the verdict.

We have reviewed the other points raised by defendant on the appeals and find them to be without merit. (Appeal…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Carpino v. BakerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1979

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. People v. WentzAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1989
  2. People v. CaggianoAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1987

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