People v. McLaren

OPINION OF THE COURT

Robert Charles Kohm, J.

On March 14, 2012, the defendant was found guilty of the crime of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (Penal Law § 265.03 [a class C violent felony]), after a jury trial held before this court.1 Since the rendition of the verdict, the defendant retained new counsel who has filed a motion, pursuant to CPL 330.30 (1), seeking an order setting aside the verdict.

The People have submitted an affirmation in opposition.

CPL 330.30 (1) provides for the setting aside of a verdict upon “(a)ny ground appearing in the record which, if raised upon…