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p. 692The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Herby Dorce, Appellant. [937 NYS2d 885]
The defendant’s contention that his convictions of assault in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree are based on legally insufficient evidence is unpreserved for appellate review (see CPL 470.05 [2]; People v Hawkins, 11 NY3d 484 , 492 [2008]). In any event, viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution (see People v Contes, 60 NY2d 620 , 621 [1983]), we find that it was legally sufficient to establish the defendant’s guilt of those counts beyond a reasonable doubt (see People v Chiddick, 8
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NY3d 445 , 447-448 [2007]; People v Williams, 69 AD3d 662 , 662-663 [2010]; People v Rivera, 42 AD3d 587 , 588-589 [2007]; People v Rollins, 273 AD2d 159 , 160 [2000]; People v Sheppard, 202 AD2d 701 , 702 [1994]). Moreover, upon our independent review pursuant to CPL 470.15 (5), we are satisfied that the verdict of guilt of assault in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree was not against the weight of the evidence (see People v Romero, 7 NY3d 633 [2006]; People v Parris, 70 AD3d 725 , 727 [2010]; People v Williamson, 21 AD3d 575 , 575-576 [2005]). Any inconsistencies or discrepancies in the police officer’s testimony did not render his testimony incredible (see People v Middleton, 36 AD3d 941 , 942 [2007]). Rivera, J.P., Dickerson, Chambers and Austin, JJ., concur.
Cases cited
- People v. Hawkins 11 NY3d 484 at 492 p. 692
- People v. Contes 60 NY2d 620 at 621 p. 692
- People v. Williams 69 AD3d 662 at 662-663 p. 693
- People v. Rivera 42 AD3d 587 at 588-589 p. 693
- People v. Sheppard 202 AD2d 701 at 702 p. 693
- People v. Romero 7 NY3d 633 p. 693
- People v. Parris 70 AD3d 725 at 727 p. 693
- People v. Williamson 21 AD3d 575 at 575-576 p. 693