PEOPLE v. NEWTON


253 A.D.2d 695 (1998)

680 N.Y.S.2d 476

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Shawn Newton, Also Known as Shewn Newton, Also Known as Derreck Wright, Appellant

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

September 24, 1998


The verdict was based upon legally sufficient evidence (see, People v Jones, 249 A.D.2d 251), and was not against the weight of the evidence (People v Bleakley, 69 N.Y.2d 490). Defendant was observed by an experienced narcotics officer exchanging a large glassine envelope for cash, on the street, late at night, with another individual. The officer then observed the recipient of the...

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