People v. Johnson
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
Appeal by the defendant from a judgment of the County Court, Westchester County (Lament, J.), rendered December 11, 1981, convicting him of attempted murder in the second degree, upon a jury verdict, and imposing sentence.
Judgment affirmed.
Although defense counsel never requested a justification charge and did not except when none was given, the defendant argues that he is entitled to a reversal in the interest of justice because there was failure to so charge. We disagree.
Even when the evidence is viewed in a light most favorable to the defendant, as is required whenever a claim is made that…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- People v. WattsNew York Court of Appeals · 1982
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- People v. WaltersAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1985
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