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PEOPLE v. JOHNSON

222 A.D.2d 316 (1995)

636 N.Y.S.2d 2

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. William Johnson, Appellant

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

December 19, 1995

We reject defendant's argument that the trial court improperly instructed the jury on the subjective element of justification. When viewed in its entirety, the charge clearly conveyed the appropriate standard to the jury (People v Adams, 69 N.Y.2d 805). Defendant also claims that the court erred in its jury charge by implying that a justification defense was available only if defendant reasonably believed that the deceased was "pulling...

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