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jury on the justification defense in New York

22 New York opinions name it 2 courts 1985–2022 1 in the last five years

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Followed or applied (16)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Gonzalezgreen
nyappdiv · 2009 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Viewing the evidence in a neutral light and according appropriate deference to the jury’s ability to view the witnesses and determine credibility (see People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495 [1987]), we find no basis to disturb the verdict as against the weight of the evidence (see People v Terry, 85 AD3d 1485, 1487 [2011], lv denied 17 NY3d 862 [2011]; People v Gonzalez, 64 AD3d 1038, 1041-1042 [2009], lv denied 13 NY3d 796 [2009]; People v Howard, 299 AD2d 647, 648 [2002], lv denied 99 NY2d 629 [2003]).

2012Viewing the evidence in a neutral light and according appropriate deference to the jury’s ability to view the witnesses and determine credibility (see People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495 [1987]), we find no basis to disturb the verdict as against the weight of the evidence (see People v Terry, 85 AD3d 1485, 1487 [2011], lv denied 17 NY3d 862 [2011]; People v Gonzalez, 64 AD3d 1038, 1041-1042 [2009], lv denied 13 NY3d 796 [2009]; People v Howard, 299 AD2d 647, 648 [2002], lv denied 99 NY2d 629 [2003]).

22
Tafari v. Rockgreen
nyappdiv · 2011 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Viewing the evidence in a neutral light and according appropriate deference to the jury’s ability to view the witnesses and determine credibility (see People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495 [1987]), we find no basis to disturb the verdict as against the weight of the evidence (see People v Terry, 85 AD3d 1485, 1487 [2011], lv denied 17 NY3d 862 [2011]; People v Gonzalez, 64 AD3d 1038, 1041-1042 [2009], lv denied 13 NY3d 796 [2009]; People v Howard, 299 AD2d 647, 648 [2002], lv denied 99 NY2d 629 [2003]).

2012Viewing the evidence in a neutral light and according appropriate deference to the jury’s ability to view the witnesses and determine credibility (see People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495 [1987]), we find no basis to disturb the verdict as against the weight of the evidence (see People v Terry, 85 AD3d 1485, 1487 [2011], lv denied 17 NY3d 862 [2011]; People v Gonzalez, 64 AD3d 1038, 1041-1042 [2009], lv denied 13 NY3d 796 [2009]; People v Howard, 299 AD2d 647, 648 [2002], lv denied 99 NY2d 629 [2003]).

22
People v. Howardgreen
nyappdiv · 2002 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Viewing the evidence in a neutral light and according appropriate deference to the jury’s ability to view the witnesses and determine credibility (see People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495 [1987]), we find no basis to disturb the verdict as against the weight of the evidence (see People v Terry, 85 AD3d 1485, 1487 [2011], lv denied 17 NY3d 862 [2011]; People v Gonzalez, 64 AD3d 1038, 1041-1042 [2009], lv denied 13 NY3d 796 [2009]; People v Howard, 299 AD2d 647, 648 [2002], lv denied 99 NY2d 629 [2003]).

2012Viewing the evidence in a neutral light and according appropriate deference to the jury’s ability to view the witnesses and determine credibility (see People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495 [1987]), we find no basis to disturb the verdict as against the weight of the evidence (see People v Terry, 85 AD3d 1485, 1487 [2011], lv denied 17 NY3d 862 [2011]; People v Gonzalez, 64 AD3d 1038, 1041-1042 [2009], lv denied 13 NY3d 796 [2009]; People v Howard, 299 AD2d 647, 648 [2002], lv denied 99 NY2d 629 [2003]).

22
People v. Bleakleygreen
ny · 1987 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Viewing the evidence in a neutral light and according appropriate deference to the jury’s ability to view the witnesses and determine credibility (see People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495 [1987]), we find no basis to disturb the verdict as against the weight of the evidence (see People v Terry, 85 AD3d 1485, 1487 [2011], lv denied 17 NY3d 862 [2011]; People v Gonzalez, 64 AD3d 1038, 1041-1042 [2009], lv denied 13 NY3d 796 [2009]; People v Howard, 299 AD2d 647, 648 [2002], lv denied 99 NY2d 629 [2003]).

2012Viewing the evidence in a neutral light and according appropriate deference to the jury’s ability to view the witnesses and determine credibility (see People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495 [1987]), we find no basis to disturb the verdict as against the weight of the evidence (see People v Terry, 85 AD3d 1485, 1487 [2011], lv denied 17 NY3d 862 [2011]; People v Gonzalez, 64 AD3d 1038, 1041-1042 [2009], lv denied 13 NY3d 796 [2009]; People v Howard, 299 AD2d 647, 648 [2002], lv denied 99 NY2d 629 [2003]).

22
People v. Ponsgreen
ny · 1986 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 2002–2020
2 sentences

2020Thus, there is no jurisdictional defect. [FN1] Defendant next argues that County Court should have instructed the jury on the justification defense as to count 2 of the indictment, which charged defendant with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree pursuant to Penal Law § 265.03 (1) (b); he asserts that the defense should be available to apply to that crime's intent element ( but see People v Pons , 68 NY2d 264, 267 [1986]).

2017We note, however, that the failure to instruct the jury on the justification defense does not affect the conviction of criminal possession of a weapon ( see People v Pons, 68 NY2d 264 ; People v Tasheem, 298 AD2d 411 , 412).

13
People v. Reynosogreen
ny · 1988 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 1996–2008
2 sentences

2001Supreme Court properly denied defendant’s request to charge the jury on the justification defense. “[N]o reasonable view of the evidence establishes the elements of the defense” (People v Reynoso, 73 NY2d 816, 818 ; see, Penal Law § 35.15 [2] [a]).

1996Because no reasonable view of the evidence establishes that defendant’s actions were those of a reasonable man acting in self-defense, the court properly refused to charge the jury on the justification defense (see, People v Reynoso, 73 NY2d 816, 818 ; People v Collice, 41 NY2d 906 , 907).

13
People v. Wesleygreen
ny · 1990 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 1996–2004
2 sentences

2004In any event, the charge, taken as a whole, properly instructed the jury on the justification defense (see People v Wesley, 76 NY2d 555, 559 [1990]; People v Bernard, 222 AD2d 599 [1995]; People v Thomas, 179 AD2d 793, 794 [1992]; People v Madden, 171 AD2d 558, 559 [1991]).

1996The preclusion of testimony of defendant that the victim had previously attacked him was not erroneous because there was no objective evidence of the need to use deadly force (see, People v Wesley, 76 NY2d 555, 559 ; People v Comfort, 113 AD2d 430 , Iv denied 67 NY2d 760 ).

12
People v. Goetzgreen
ny · 1986 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 1988–1990
2 sentences

1990In any event, the court’s extensive instructions to the jury on the justification defense were proper (see, People v Goetz, 68 NY2d 96 ).

1988Here, the trial court properly refused to charge the jury on the justification defense because "[e]ven if defendant had actually believed that he had been threatened with the imminent use of deadly physical force, and there is no evidence that he had so believed,” the jury could not rationally conclude that his reactions were those of a reasonable man acting in self-defense (People v Collice, 41 NY2d 906 , 907; see also, People v Goetz, 68 NY2d 96 ).

12
People v. Fordgreen
nyappdiv · 2014 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019In any event, defendant's contention is without merit inasmuch as the language used by the court mirrored the language of the Criminal Jury Instructions and " the justification charge, viewed in its entirety, was a correct statement of the law' " ( People v Ford , 114 AD3d 1221, 1221 [4th Dept 2014], lv denied 23 NY3d 962 [2014]; see CJI2d[NY] Defense, Justification: Use of Deadly Physical Force in Defense of a Person).

11
People v. Maddengreen
nyappdiv · 1991 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004In any event, the charge, taken as a whole, properly instructed the jury on the justification defense (see People v Wesley, 76 NY2d 555, 559 [1990]; People v Bernard, 222 AD2d 599 [1995]; People v Thomas, 179 AD2d 793, 794 [1992]; People v Madden, 171 AD2d 558, 559 [1991]).

11
People v. Thomasgreen
nyappdiv · 1992 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004In any event, the charge, taken as a whole, properly instructed the jury on the justification defense (see People v Wesley, 76 NY2d 555, 559 [1990]; People v Bernard, 222 AD2d 599 [1995]; People v Thomas, 179 AD2d 793, 794 [1992]; People v Madden, 171 AD2d 558, 559 [1991]).

11
People v. Mattagreen
nyappdiv · 2001 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004We conclude that defendant waived that contention, inasmuch as the court charged the jury in accordance with defendant’s request to charge the justification defense as it related to defendant, but not as it related to the premises (see generally People v Matta, 286 AD2d 944, 945 [2001], lv denied 97 NY2d 731 [2002]).

11
People v. Khangreen
nyappdiv · 1985 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002However, the failure to instruct the jury on the justification defense does not affect the conviction of criminal possession of a weapon (see People v Pons, 68 NY2d 264, 267-268 ; People v Almodovar, 62 NY2d 126 ; People v Lentini, 221 AD2d 474, 475 ; People v Khan, supra at 774).

11
People v. Magliatogreen
ny · 1986 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996The Court of Appeals has held that where a defendant engages in conduct creating a risk of death or serious injury in order to scare an assailant or keep him at bay, the court must instruct the jury on the justification defense as set forth in Penal Law § 35.15 (People v Magliato, 68 NY2d 24, 26, 29 ).

11
Elbert v. Board of Educationgreen
scotus · 1981 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
11
People v. Warner-Lambert Co.green
ny · 1980 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (22)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Johnson green
· 2013
2 sentences

2014Defendant failed to object to the court’s charge to the jury on the justification defense and thus failed to preserve for our review his contention that the court improperly lowered the People’s burden of proof to disprove the defense (see People v Johnson, 103 AD3d 1226 , 1226 [2013], lv denied 21 NY3d 944 [2013]).

2014Defendant failed to object to the court’s charge to the jury on the justification defense and thus failed to preserve for our review his contention that the court improperly lowered the People’s burden of proof to disprove the defense (see People v Johnson, 103 AD3d 1226 , 1226 [2013], lv denied 21 NY3d 944 [2013]).

32014–2014
People v. Almodovar green
ny · 1984
2 sentences

2002However, the failure to instruct the jury on the justification defense does not affect the conviction of criminal possession of a weapon (see People v Pons, 68 NY2d 264, 267-268 ; People v Almodovar, 62 NY2d 126 ; People v Lentini, 221 AD2d 474, 475 ; People v Khan, supra at 774).

1985However, the failure to instruct the jury on the justification defense does not affect the conviction for possession of a weapon (see, People v Almodovar, 62 NY2d 126 ).

31985–2003
People v. Heatley green
nyappdiv · 2014
2 sentences

2022Defendant did not object to Supreme Court's charge to the jury on the justification defense and therefore failed to preserve for review his contention that the charge was insufficient because the jury was not instructed that a justification defense could also include a defense of third parties and because the court did not relate the law on justification to the facts of this particular case ( see People v Cruz , 175 AD3d 1060 , 1061 [4th Dept 2019], lv denied 34 NY3d 1016 [2019]; People v Heatley , 116 AD3d 23 , 25-26 [4th Dept 2014], appeal dismissed 25 NY3d 933 [2015]).

2019Defendant failed to object to County Court's charge to the jury on the justification defense and thus failed to preserve for our review his contention that the charge was insufficient because the jury was not instructed that they must assess the situation from defendant's point of view ( see People v Heatley , 116 AD3d 23 , 25-26 [4th Dept 2014], appeal dismissed 25 NY3d 933 [2015]).

22019–2022
People v. Hogan green
ny · 2015
2 sentences

2022Defendant did not object to Supreme Court's charge to the jury on the justification defense and therefore failed to preserve for review his contention that the charge was insufficient because the jury was not instructed that a justification defense could also include a defense of third parties and because the court did not relate the law on justification to the facts of this particular case ( see People v Cruz , 175 AD3d 1060 , 1061 [4th Dept 2019], lv denied 34 NY3d 1016 [2019]; People v Heatley , 116 AD3d 23 , 25-26 [4th Dept 2014], appeal dismissed 25 NY3d 933 [2015]).

2019Defendant failed to object to County Court's charge to the jury on the justification defense and thus failed to preserve for our review his contention that the charge was insufficient because the jury was not instructed that they must assess the situation from defendant's point of view ( see People v Heatley , 116 AD3d 23 , 25-26 [4th Dept 2014], appeal dismissed 25 NY3d 933 [2015]).

22019–2022
People v. STAINE green
ny · 2011
2 sentences

2012Viewing the evidence in a neutral light and according appropriate deference to the jury’s ability to view the witnesses and determine credibility (see People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495 [1987]), we find no basis to disturb the verdict as against the weight of the evidence (see People v Terry, 85 AD3d 1485, 1487 [2011], lv denied 17 NY3d 862 [2011]; People v Gonzalez, 64 AD3d 1038, 1041-1042 [2009], lv denied 13 NY3d 796 [2009]; People v Howard, 299 AD2d 647, 648 [2002], lv denied 99 NY2d 629 [2003]).

2012Viewing the evidence in a neutral light and according appropriate deference to the jury’s ability to view the witnesses and determine credibility (see People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495 [1987]), we find no basis to disturb the verdict as against the weight of the evidence (see People v Terry, 85 AD3d 1485, 1487 [2011], lv denied 17 NY3d 862 [2011]; People v Gonzalez, 64 AD3d 1038, 1041-1042 [2009], lv denied 13 NY3d 796 [2009]; People v Howard, 299 AD2d 647, 648 [2002], lv denied 99 NY2d 629 [2003]).

22012–2012
People v. Dunnell green
ny · 2009
2 sentences

2012Viewing the evidence in a neutral light and according appropriate deference to the jury’s ability to view the witnesses and determine credibility (see People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495 [1987]), we find no basis to disturb the verdict as against the weight of the evidence (see People v Terry, 85 AD3d 1485, 1487 [2011], lv denied 17 NY3d 862 [2011]; People v Gonzalez, 64 AD3d 1038, 1041-1042 [2009], lv denied 13 NY3d 796 [2009]; People v Howard, 299 AD2d 647, 648 [2002], lv denied 99 NY2d 629 [2003]).

2012Viewing the evidence in a neutral light and according appropriate deference to the jury’s ability to view the witnesses and determine credibility (see People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495 [1987]), we find no basis to disturb the verdict as against the weight of the evidence (see People v Terry, 85 AD3d 1485, 1487 [2011], lv denied 17 NY3d 862 [2011]; People v Gonzalez, 64 AD3d 1038, 1041-1042 [2009], lv denied 13 NY3d 796 [2009]; People v Howard, 299 AD2d 647, 648 [2002], lv denied 99 NY2d 629 [2003]).

22012–2012
People v. Suitte green
nyappdiv · 1982
2 sentences

2004The sentence imposed was not excessive (see People v Suitte, 90 AD2d 80 [1982]).

1997The sentence imposed was not excessive (People v Suitte, 90 AD2d 80 ).

21997–2004
People v. Pritchett green
nyappdiv · 2002
2 sentences

2017We note, however, that the failure to instruct the jury on the justification defense does not affect the conviction of criminal possession of a weapon (see People v Pons, 68 NY2d 264 [1986]; People v Tasheem, 298 AD2d 411 , 412 [2002]).

2017We note, however, that the failure to instruct the jury on the justification defense does not affect the conviction of criminal possession of a weapon ( see People v Pons, 68 NY2d 264 ; People v Tasheem, 298 AD2d 411 , 412).

12017–2017
People v. Bernard green
nyappdiv · 1995
1 sentence

2004In any event, the charge, taken as a whole, properly instructed the jury on the justification defense (see People v Wesley, 76 NY2d 555, 559 [1990]; People v Bernard, 222 AD2d 599 [1995]; People v Thomas, 179 AD2d 793, 794 [1992]; People v Madden, 171 AD2d 558, 559 [1991]).

12004–2004
People v. Udzinski green
nyappdiv · 1989
1 sentence

2003The defendant’s contention that the Supreme Court failed to recharge the jury on the justification defense is unpreserved for appellate review, as he failed to raise the issue in that court (see CPL 470.05 [2]; People v Gray, 86 NY2d 10 ; People v Udzinski, 146 AD2d 245 ).

12003–2003
People v. Gamble green
nyappdiv · 1996
1 sentence

2003In any event, the Supreme Court, pursuant to the jury’s two requests, properly reinstructed the jury on the law applicable to the crimes charged (see People v Almodovar, 62 NY2d 126, 132 ; People v Jackson, 226 AD2d 476, 477 ).

12003–2003
People v. Gray green
ny · 1995
1 sentence

2003The defendant’s contention that the Supreme Court failed to recharge the jury on the justification defense is unpreserved for appellate review, as he failed to raise the issue in that court (see CPL 470.05 [2]; People v Gray, 86 NY2d 10 ; People v Udzinski, 146 AD2d 245 ).

12003–2003
People v. Lentini neutral
nyappdiv · 1995
1 sentence

2002However, the failure to instruct the jury on the justification defense does not affect the conviction of criminal possession of a weapon (see People v Pons, 68 NY2d 264, 267-268 ; People v Almodovar, 62 NY2d 126 ; People v Lentini, 221 AD2d 474, 475 ; People v Khan, supra at 774).

12002–2002
People v. Comfort neutral
nyappdiv · 1985
1 sentence

1996The preclusion of testimony of defendant that the victim had previously attacked him was not erroneous because there was no objective evidence of the need to use deadly force (see, People v Wesley, 76 NY2d 555, 559 ; People v Comfort, 113 AD2d 430 , Iv denied 67 NY2d 760 ).

11996–1996
People v. Fields neutral
nyappdiv · 1987
1 sentence

1990Moreover, the omission from the verdict sheet of any reference to the justification defense cannot be said to have unduly prejudiced the defendant since the verdict sheet simply listed the two crimes charged in the indictment and the possible verdicts thereon, and the court extensively charged the jury on both the self-defense claim and its use of the verdict sheet (see, People v Sanchez, 153 AD2d 649 ; People v Fields, 134 AD2d 365 ).

11990–1990
People v. Sanchez green
nyappdiv · 1989
1 sentence

1990Moreover, the omission from the verdict sheet of any reference to the justification defense cannot be said to have unduly prejudiced the defendant since the verdict sheet simply listed the two crimes charged in the indictment and the possible verdicts thereon, and the court extensively charged the jury on both the self-defense claim and its use of the verdict sheet (see, People v Sanchez, 153 AD2d 649 ; People v Fields, 134 AD2d 365 ).

11990–1990
Henry P. v. Alicia C. green
nyappdiv · 1983
11985–1985
People v. Viszokai green
nyappdiv · 1984
11985–1985
People v. Long green
nyappdiv · 1984
11985–1985
MATTER OF YANNON v. New York Tel. Co. green
ny · 1982
11985–1985
People v. Miller green
ny · 1976
11985–1985
People v. Gonzalez green
ny · 1983
11985–1985

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NY § N.Y. Penal Law § 35.15 (9) NY § N.Y. Penal Law § 125.25 (6) NY § N.Y. Penal Law § 125.20 (4) NY § N.Y. Penal Law § 125.27 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

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