PEOPLE v. CRUZ


177 A.D.2d 363 (1991)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Richard Cruz, Appellant

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

November 14, 1991


On the evening of July 3, 1989, defendant indicated an interest in buying fireworks from the victim. At defendant's suggestion, the victim entered defendant's car, and they drove for a couple of blocks, at which point defendant held up the victim at gunpoint, stealing four folded twenty dollar bills, and some fireworks. The victim immediately alerted the police, and defendant was apprehended at a red light a couple of blocks away. After the victim identified defendant, defendant...

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