People v. James
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
—Judgment unani*958mously affirmed. Memorandum: Defendant was convicted of murdering her two infant daughters and attempting to murder her nine-year-old son. Defendant argues that the conviction was against the weight of the evidence because she proved by a preponderance of the evidence that she lacked criminal responsibility by reason of mental disease or defect (Penal Law §40.15). We disagree. Where there is conflicting expert evidence, resolution of the issue of defendant’s criminal responsibility is for the jury (see, People v Justice, 173 AD2d 144). The jury is free to accept or reject, in…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- People v. BleakleyNew York Court of Appeals · 1987
- People v. AlvinoNew York Court of Appeals · 1987
- People v. HarrisNew York Court of Appeals · 1982
- People v. BlydenNew York Court of Appeals · 1982
- People v. ChinNew York Court of Appeals · 1986
7 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by6 opinions
- People v. SmithAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1995
- People v. IrizarryAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1997
- People v. KlumbachAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1994
- People v. AdamsAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1995
- People v. WalkerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2000
1 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.