Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
Contrary to the defendant's contentions, the trial court did not commit reversible error by refusing his request for a justification charge (see, Penal Law § 35.15). It is well settled that a court need not charge the defense of justification if, considering the record in the light most favorable to the defendant, no reasonable view of the evidence establishes the elements of the defense (see, People v Reynoso...
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