People v. Richardson

Judgment of the Supreme Court, New York County (John A.K. Bradley, J., at jury trial and sentence), rendered August 24, 1987, convicting defendant of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree and *159sentencing him to an indeterminate term of imprisonment of from 2 to 6 years, unanimously affirmed.

Defendant wrapped a metal chain around his hand and punched James Williams in the face, in connection with his efforts to collect a debt from Williams. It is clear that the chain so used was a "dangerous instrument” as defined in Penal Law § 10.00 (13) (People v Carter, 53 NY2d 113). That…