Legal Opinion
People v. Allen
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided November 1, 2011PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
The defendant contends that the verdict was against the weight of the evidence. In fulfilling our responsibility to conduct an independent review of the weight of the evidence (see CPL 470.15 [5]; People v Danielson, 9 NY3d 342 [2007]), we nevertheless accord great deference to the jury’s opportunity to view the witnesses, hear the testimony, and observe demeanor (see 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 verdict of guilt was not against the weight of the…
2Cases cited10 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
- People v. RayamNew York Court of Appeals · 2000
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3Cited by5 opinions
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- In re Christian W.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2011
- People v. MehmoodAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2013
- People v. MercadoAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2013