PEOPLE v. STURKEY


161 A.D.2d 101 (1990)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. John Sturkey, Appellant

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

May 1, 1990


Defendant twice attempted to visit a former friend. On the second attempt the friend called the police and an officer responded to the scene. Defendant began fighting with the officer and twice grabbed for the officer's gun. Defendant obtained the gun and waved it around while holding the officer off. During the struggle, the gun dropped and the officer recovered it. Defendant fled but was apprehended and arrested by the officer.

Defendant urges that the evidence...

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