Legal Opinion

People v. Polanco

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

Decided June 11, 1996PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

The verdict was based on legally sufficient evidence and was not against the weight of the evidence. Credibility issues were properly presented to the jury, and we see no reason to disturb its verdict. The observing officer had an ample opportunity to observe the drug transactions, which included a direct sale made by defendant, and defendant’s exercise of dominion and control over, and thus constructive possession of, the drugs located in a dumpster (People v Morales, 162 AD2d 128). Concur—Sullivan, J. P., Ellerin, Rubin, Kupferman and Nardelli, JJ.

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. People v. MoralesAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1990

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. People v. SweatAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2003