The verdict was based on legally sufficient evidence and was not against the weight of the evidence. The People disproved defendant's justification defense beyond a reasonable doubt. The evidence established, regardless of whether defendant was initially justified in using deadly physical force, such justification no longer existed when defendant shot his victims while they were unarmed and on the ground (see, People v Grey,
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Let's get started
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
PEOPLE v. CENTENO
291 A.D.2d 265 (2002)
737 N.Y.S.2d 281
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent, v. JAVIER CENTENO, Appellant.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Decided February 14, 2002.
Decided February 14, 2002.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.
Cited Cases
- No Cases Found
Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.
