PEOPLE v. BECKLES


115 A.D.2d 749 (1985)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Cyril Beckles, Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.

December 30, 1985


Judgment affirmed.

On this appeal, the defendant argues, inter alia, that the trial court did not unequivocally instruct the jury, in accordance with People v Victor (62 N.Y.2d 374, 378), that "the People have the burden of disproving an alibi beyond a reasonable doubt". After charging the jury, the court inquired of the prosecutor and defense whether they had any exceptions. Though defense counsel replied that he...

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