Legal Opinion

People v. Bowens

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

Decided December 22, 2009Published

1Opinion of the Court

The defendant failed to show, by clear and convincing evidence, the existence of a special circumstance warranting a downward departure from his presumptive designation as a level three sex offender (see People v Foy, 49 AD3d 835 [2008]). Accordingly, the County Court providently exercised its discretion in designating him a level three sex offender (see People v Bowens, 55 AD3d 809 [2008]). Dillon, J.P., Santucci, Florio and Hall, JJ., concur.

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. People v. BowensAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2008
  2. People v. FoyAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2008