People v. Breslin

Defendant was indicted for attempted extortion, attempted grand larceny in the second degree, impersonating a public officer and carrying a dangerous weapon after a prior conviction. The grand larceny and dangerous weapon counts were dismissed, while the others were submitted to the jury. They found defendant guilty of attempted extortion only, and he was sentenced, as a second felony offender, to a term of not less than three years and nine months nor more than five year's. His previous conviction was for first degree robbery, second degree grand larceny, third degree burglary and violation…