PEOPLE v. BELCHER


289 A.D.2d 1039 (2001)

735 N.Y.S.2d 299

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent, v. BRIAN J. BELCHER, Appellant.

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

Decided December 21, 2001.


Judgment unanimously affirmed.

Memorandum:

Defendant was convicted of assault in the first degree (Penal Law § 120.10 [3]) and assault in the second degree (Penal Law § 120.05 [9]). The charges arose when defendant shook his two-month-old son, causing a serious brain injury. We reject defendant's contention that the verdict is repugnant. Defendant could intend to cause physical injury to his son and, at the same time, recklessly create "a grave risk...

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