Legal Opinion

People v. Jordan

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided May 30, 1997PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: The testimony of two prosecution witnesses, although inconsistent in some respects, was not incredible as a matter of law (see, People v Everett, 234 AD2d 915). The credibility of the witnesses and the weight to be accorded their testimony were matters for jury resolution (see, People v Gruttola, 43 NY2d 116, 122), and there is no basis in this record to disturb the jury’s verdict (see, People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495). We further conclude that the sentence is not unduly harsh or severe. (Appeal from Judgment of Niagara County Court, Hannigan,…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. People v. BleakleyNew York Court of Appeals · 1987
  2. People v. GruttolaNew York Court of Appeals · 1977
  3. People v. EverettAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1996

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. People v. HalwigAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2001
  2. People v. CoffinAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2007

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