People v. Moore

Judgment unanimously reversed on the law and new trial granted. Memorandum: Defendant appeals from a judgment convicting him, following a jury trial, of robbery in the first degree and petit larceny. We reject defendant’s contention that the evidence of guilt is legally insufficient. Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the People (see, People v Contes, 60 NY2d 620, 621), we conclude that there exists a "valid line of reasoning and permissible inferences which could lead a rational person to the conclusion reached by the jury” (People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495).

Defendant…