People v. Ritgers

There was testimony from four witnesses that the defendant staggered when he walked, was unbalanced, had slurred speech, spoke very loudly, had bloodshot eyes and had an alcoholic odor. In addition, the defendant admitted to an officer that he was both the owner and operator of the car.

Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution (see, People v Contes, 60 NY2d 620), we find that it was legally sufficient to establish the defendant’s guilt beyond a, reasonable doubt. Moreover, resolution of issues of credibility, as well as the weight to be accorded the evidence, are…