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p. 601The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Roberto Camacho, Appellant. [947 NYS2d 322]
Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution (see People v Contes, 60 NY2d 620 [1983]), we find that it was legally sufficient to establish the defendant’s guilt of resisting arrest beyond a reasonable doubt. Moreover, in fulfilling our responsibility to conduct an independent review of the weight of
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the evidence (see CPL 470.15 [5]; People v Danielson, 9 NY3d 342 [2007]), we nevertheless accord great deference to the jury’s opportunity to view the witnesses, hear the testimony, and observe demeanor (see People v Mateo, 2 NY3d 383 , 410 [2004], cert denied 542 US 946 [2004]; People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490 , 495 [1987]). Upon reviewing the record here, we are satisfied that the verdict of guilt on that count was not against the weight of the evidence (see People v Romero, 7 NY3d 633 [2006]). Angiolillo, J.P., Belen, Chambers and Austin, JJ., concur.
Cases cited
- People v. Contes 60 NY2d 620 p. 601
- People v. Danielson 9 NY3d 342 p. 602
- Middleton v. McNeil 542 US 946 p. 602
- People v. Bleakley 69 NY2d 490 at 495 p. 602
- People v. Romero 7 NY3d 633 p. 602