In re James S.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
—Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: Family Court’s determination that respondent committed acts that, if committed by an adult, would constitute the crimes of petit larceny (Penal Law § 155.25) and burglary in the second degree (Penal Law § 140.25 [2]) is supported by the record (see, Matter of George L., 173 AD2d 470). “The conflicting testimony of the witnesses presented an issue of credibility for Family Court to resolve” (Matter of Elrheihem T., 185 AD2d 626), and “[t]he court, as the trier of fact, was entitled to resolve questions of credibility against respondent”…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- In re Edward V.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1994
- In re George L.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1991
- In re Elrheihem T.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1992