People v. Nance

*972OPINION OF THE COURT

William D. Friedmann, J.

The defendant in this action was tried before a Queens County jury and charged with two weapon counts. At the close of the People’s case, the defendant moved for a trial order of dismissal. Decision was reversed. The motion was renewed at the close of evidence and decision was again reversed.

The following represents the court’s disposition of this motion.

I

BACKGROUND

The defendant is a retired New York City police officer. He held a valid New York City pistol permit listing two weapons at the time of the alleged crimes. After leaving the police force,…