PEOPLE v. BRAXTON


214 A.D.2d 468 (1995)

625 N.Y.S.2d 228

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

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

April 25, 1995


The hearing court's findings of fact crediting the police officer's testimony that he observed defendant from a distance of approximately 25 feet drop a handgun on the sidewalk are entitled to much weight (People v Prochilo, 41 N.Y.2d 759, 761), and will not be disturbed by this Court. The officer's observations provided cause for defendant's arrest.

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