The People v. Lance Williams

State of New York OPINION Court of Appeals This opinion is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the New York Reports. No. 92 The People &c., Respondent, v. Lance Williams, Appellant. John M. Briggs, for appellant. David A. Slott, for respondent. STEIN, J.: No reasonable view of the evidence presented at trial supported a conclusion that defendant’s initial possession of the firearm in question was innocent or excusable. Therefore, the courts below properly held that defendant was not entitled to a jury charge regarding temporary and lawful possession, and we affirm. -1-…