The court properly declined to submit to the jury the affirmative defense of duress, since no reasonable view of the evidence supported that defense. There was no evidence that the codefendant made any type of threat to harm either defendant or anyone else if defendant did not agree to participate in the crime (see, Penal Law § 40.00).
We perceive no abuse of sentencing...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.
