People v. Minor

Lahtinen, J.P.

Appeal from a judgment of the County Court of Tompkins County (Rossiter, J.), rendered July 12, 2013, upon a verdict convicting defendant of the crimes of robbery in the second degree (two counts), petit larceny and conspiracy in the fourth degree.

Defendant and codefendant Jameel C. Melton entered the victim’s apartment in Tompkins County, where Melton pointed what appeared to be a pistol at the victim’s head while defendant gathered cash and various other items belonging to the victim. Both were soon arrested and charged with numerous crimes as a result of their conduct.…