In re Derrick N.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the presenting agency (see, People v Contes, 60 NY2d 620), we find that it was legally sufficient to establish beyond a reasonable doubt that the appellant had committed an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute assault in the third degree (see, Penal Law § 120.00). Moreover, the Family Court’s findings of fact are to be afforded great weight on appeal and should not be disturbed unless clearly unsupported by the record (see, Matter of Joseph J., 205 AD2d 776, 777). Upon the exercise of our factual review power, we find that…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- People v. ContesNew York Court of Appeals · 1983
- In re Joseph J.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1994
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