People v. LaPierre

Contrary to the defendant’s contention, the police had probable cause to arrest him (see People v Stays, 265 AD2d 585 [1999]; People v Palacio, 121 AD2d 282, 283 [1986]; see also People v Mitchell, 166 AD2d 676 [1990]).

Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution (see People v Contes, 60 NY2d 620 [1983]), we find that it was legally sufficient to establish the defendant’s guilt of robbery in the third degree beyond a reasonable doubt. Moreover, in fulfilling our responsibility to conduct an independent review of the weight of the evidence (see CPL 470.15 [5]; People v…