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—Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: Defendant appeals from a judgment convicting him following a jury trial of robbery in the third degree (Penal Law § 160.05) and criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree (Penal Law § 165.40). We reject his contention that the verdict is against the weight of the evidence. “Great deference is to be accorded to the fact-finder’s resolution of credibility issues based upon its superior vantage point and its opportunity to view witnesses, observe demeanor and hear the testimony” (People v Valencia, 263 AD2d 874 , 876, lv denied 94 NY2d 799 ; see, People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490 , 495). The sentence is neither unduly harsh nor severe. (Appeal from Judgment of Supreme Court, Erie County,
Cases cited
- People v. Valencia 263 AD2d 874 at 876 p. 980
- People v. Bleakley 69 NY2d 490 at 495 p. 980