People v. Scunziano

Viewing the evidence adduced at the trial in a light most favorable to the People (People v Contes, 60 NY2d 620), we find that it was legally sufficient to support the conviction. *646The complainant testified that the defendant handcuffed him and stole a radio and cash from his apartment. Although the defendant contended that the radio rightfully belonged to him, we have repeatedly held that the "claim of right” defense under Penal Law § 155.15 (1) is not available in robbery prosecutions (see, People v Reid, 69 NY2d 469; People v Valente, 129 AD2d 824; People v Hodges, 113 AD2d 514, lv denied…