People v. Cwikla
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Birns, J. P.
Defendants were indicted for the crimes of felony murder, common-law murder, possession of a dangerous instrument as a misdemeanor and two counts of burglary in the first degree (Penal Law, § 140.30, subds 2 and 3).
They were convicted, after a jury trial, of possession of a dangerous instrument as a misdemeanor and burglary in the first degree (Penal Law, § 140.30, subd 3) and acquitted of the other charges.
Each defendant was sentenced May 30, 1975 on the convictions to an unconditional discharge on the possession count and 7 to 21 years on the burglary count.…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- People v. WallsNew York Court of Appeals · 1974
- People v. JuncoAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1974
- People v. PughAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1971
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