People v. Theodore
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
The defendant contends that the jury verdict was against the weight of the evidence because the People failed to disprove his justification defense beyond a reasonable doubt. 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, 348-349 [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 *704[2004], cert denied 542 US 946 [2004]; People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495 [1987]). Upon…
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- People v. MateoNew York Court of Appeals · 2004
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