Defendant's contention that the People failed to prove that he intended to cause physical harm to the correction officer is meritless. Defendant, during an argument with the officers, picked up a chair, swung it over his head, lunged toward an officer and in fact hit her and injured her. The evidence supports the conclusion that the People proved, beyond a reasonable doubt, that defendant intended to injure the officer (see, People v Steinberg,
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PEOPLE v. RODRIGUEZ
187 A.D.2d 401 (1992)
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Alex Rodriguez, Also Known as Brisko Orlando, Appellant
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
November 24, 1992
November 24, 1992
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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