Legal Opinion

People v. Leftwich

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided November 12, 1999PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

—Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: Defendant failed to preserve for our review his contention that the evidence is insufficient to establish his constructive possession of cocaine found in an apartment (see, CPL 470.05 [2]; People v Gray, 86 NY2d 10, 19). In any event, that contention lacks merit. The evidence is sufficient to establish defendant’s exercise of “dominion and control” over the apartment (People v Manini, *83379 NY2d 561, 573). Defendant also failed to preserve for our review his contention that County Court erred in failing to conduct a hearing to determine the nature and…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. People v. BleakleyNew York Court of Appeals · 1987
  2. People v. GrayNew York Court of Appeals · 1995
  3. People v. ManiniNew York Court of Appeals · 1992
  4. People v. ArgentineAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1979
  5. People v. GuptaAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1981

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3Cited by1 opinion

  1. People ex rel. Burt v. CampbellAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2003

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