The verdict was based on legally sufficient evidence and was not against the weight of the evidence. Credibility issues, including the discrepancy regarding the color of the ziplock bags of drugs, were properly presented to the jury and there is no reason to disturb its determination. The fact that the jury could not agree on a verdict on the sale count does not warrant a different conclusion (see, People v Rayam,
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PEOPLE v. SANTIAGO
278 A.D.2d 174 (2000)
718 N.Y.S.2d 177
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent, v. VASQUEZ SANTIAGO, Also Known as SANTIAGO VASQUEZ, Appellant.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Decided December 28, 2000.
Decided December 28, 2000.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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