Legal Opinion
In re William A.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided December 6, 2011PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
*652In fulfilling our responsibility to conduct an independent review of the weight of the evidence (see Matter of Steven L., 86 AD3d 613, 614 [2011], lv denied 17 NY3d 714 [2011]; cf. CPL 470.15 [5]; People v Danielson, 9 NY3d 342 [2007]), we nevertheless accord great deference to the opportunity of the trier of fact to view the witnesses, hear the testimony, and observe demeanor (see Matter of Steven L., 86 AD3d at 614; cf. People v Mateo, 2 NY3d 383, 410 [2004], cert denied 542 US 946 [2004]; People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495 [1987]). Upon reviewing the record here, we are satisfied that the…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- People v. BleakleyNew York Court of Appeals · 1987
- People v. DanielsonNew York Court of Appeals · 2007
- People v. RomeroNew York Court of Appeals · 2006
- People v. MateoNew York Court of Appeals · 2004
- In re Kenyetta F.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2008
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