People v. Cortorreal

OPINION OF THE COURT

Robert J. McDonald, J.

*315Defendant is charged by indictment with the crimes of criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree (Penal Law § 165.50); criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree (Penal Law § 165.45 [5]); criminal mischief in the fourth degree (Penal Law § 145.00 [1]); and unauthorized use of a vehicle in the third degree (Penal Law § 165.05 [1]). It is alleged that on September 24, 1998, the defendant was in possession of a 1991 Toyota bearing New Jersey license number KM760J, stolen September 23, 1998, in the rear of 91-23 109th…