The verdict was based on legally sufficient evidence and was not against the weight of the evidence. There is no basis for disturbing the court's determinations concerning credibility (see People v. Gaimari, 176 N.Y. 84, 94 [1903]). The court reasonably could have concluded that defendant used force for the purpose of simultaneously retaining the shoplifted property and fleeing from the store (see e.g. People v. Onorati,
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PEOPLE v. TROTTER
24 A.D.3d 127 (2005)
804 N.Y.S.2d 245
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent, v. CHARLES TROTTER, Appellant.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
December 1, 2005.
December 1, 2005.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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