As a preliminary matter, contrary to the People's contention, defendant has properly preserved all of his claims for this Court's review (CPL 470.05[2]; see People v Miranda,
On the merits, the trial court properly declined to instruct the jury on the defense of justification (see Penal Law § 35.15[2]). A defendant is entitled to a justification charge only where a reasonable view...
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