OPINION OF THE COURT
CIPARICK, J.
Two questions are central to this appeal. First, was there legally sufficient evidence that the house defendant entered unlawfully was a dwelling within the meaning of Penal Law § 140.25 (2) when its sole occupant had passed away three days prior to the entry? Second, was defendant entitled to an instruction on the lesser included offense of third degree burglary? We conclude that the evidence was legally sufficient...
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