People v. Katz

Defendant-appellant has been convicted of assault in the second degree.

Many of the essential facts are not in dispute, and the record is substantially as follows. On the evening in question Gunther, the complainant, had entered a bar and grill in search of a woman with whom he had an appointment. Not finding the woman present, Gunther left immediately. However, he noticed defendant at the bar but did have any conversation with him. As Gunther left, defendant followed and, going up to Gunther who was standing on the sidewalk near the curb conversing with two men, made a remark inaudible to…