PEOPLE v. RUIZ


155 A.D.2d 299 (1989)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Victor Ruiz, Appellant

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

November 14, 1989


Upon viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the People, we find that the People proved beyond a reasonable doubt defendant's criminal responsibility for the brutal slaying of a midtown hotel resident in 1986. Although the evidence indicated defendant suffered from chronic schizophrenia, the People's expert was of the opinion that defendant did not lack substantial capacity to understand and appreciate the consequences of his conduct and knew that his conduct...

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