The verdict was based on legally sufficient evidence and was not against the weight of the evidence. Defendant's intent to kill two civilians and a police officer could be reasonably inferred from the evidence, including testimony that defendant aimed and fired at each of the three victims, and that during the police pursuit defendant turned, advanced in the direction of the officer, and continued to fire (see, People v Douglas,
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PEOPLE v. PEETS
286 A.D.2d 624 (2001)
730 N.Y.S.2d 108
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent, v. NORBERTO PEETS, Appellant.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Decided September 20, 2001.
Decided September 20, 2001.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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