Legal Opinion

People v. Garson

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

Decided January 5, 2010PublishedCited by 26 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution (see People v Contes, 60 NY2d 620 [1983]), we find that it was legally sufficient to establish the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Moreover, in fulfilling our responsibility to conduct an independent review of the weight of thé evidence (see CPL 470.15 [5]; People v Danielson, 9 NY3d 342 [2007]), we accord great deference to the jury’s opportunity to view the witnesses, hear the testimony, and observe their demeanor (see People v Mateo, 2 NY3d 383, 410 [2004], cert denied 542 US 946 [2004]; People v Bleakley, 69…

2Cases cited23 opinions

  1. People v. BleakleyNew York Court of Appeals · 1987
  2. People v. ContesNew York Court of Appeals · 1983
  3. People v. DanielsonNew York Court of Appeals · 2007
  4. People v. SuitteAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1982
  5. People v. CrimminsNew York Court of Appeals · 1975

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3Cited by26 opinions

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  4. People v. DavisAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2011
  5. People v. Hong WuAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2011

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