PEOPLE v. WILKINS


191 A.D.2d 215 (1993)

595 N.Y.S.2d 673

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Ronald Wilkins, Also Known as Ronald Wilkens, Appellant

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

March 4, 1993


Contrary to defendant's contention on appeal, the court substantially complied with the mandate of People v Smith (79 N.Y.2d 309). The jury was charged that the proof had to establish all of the elements of a crime to warrant a conviction, and that forcible theft involves the use or threatened use of force for the purpose of preventing or overcoming resistance to the taking of property. The court clearly distinguished a "forcible...

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