People v. Hines

Order unanimously reversed on the law, motion denied, verdict reinstated and matter remitted to Supreme Court for sentencing. Memorandum: The People appeal from an order granting defendant’s CPL 330.30 motion to set aside the verdict convicting defendant after a jury trial of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree (Penal Law § 220.21 [1]). Defendant was acquitted of the remaining two counts of the indictment. Defendant was tried with a codefendant, who was found guilty on the three counts of the indictment. The conviction arises from the seizure of cocaine from an…