People v. Ramirez
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Bloom, J.
On November 11, 1976, Estaban Casilla (Smokey) and defendant met in a social club where they began arguing "over a woman”. The argument became heated and Smokey turned away from defendant, removed his jacket and passed it to Del Valle, one of his friends, seemingly in preparation for a fight. While he was so turned, defendant pulled out a knife and stabbed him in the chest area, mortally wounding him. Del Valle, who had turned to put down Smokey’s jacket, did not see the actual stabbing. However, when he turned back he saw the knife in defendant’s hand. Others…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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