People v. Fearon
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: Defendant was convicted after a jury trial of murder and felonious possession of a weapon. The evidence showed that defendant shot and killed Richard Griffith at Bernz-O-Matic, where both were employed, because defendant believed Griffith was trying to. have him fired. Because the evidence indicated that defendant was in possession of the weapon, a .22 caliber revolver, at his "place of business,” he argues that he should fall within the exception to the felony possession in former section 265.05 (subd 2) of the Penal Law, which provided that…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- People v. TrowbridgeNew York Court of Appeals · 1953
- People v. FrancisAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1974
- People v. ArmlinAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1973
- People v. NivalAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1973
- People v. OteroAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1974
2 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by16 opinions
- People v. RodriguezAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1985
- People v. McWilliams, New York County Courts1978
- People v. BuckmireAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1997
- People v. RondonNew York Supreme Court · 1981
- People v. AbbatielloNew York Supreme Court · 1985
11 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.