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Serious Crime · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Sep 30, 2026 · 2023-07638 · Appeal

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Can this conviction for assault and weapon charges stand?

TL;DR

  1. 1The defendant was found guilty of assault and having a weapon.
  2. 2He argued that there wasn't enough evidence to show he meant to hurt the victim.
  3. 3He also said his lawyer didn't do a good job and he needed a new one.

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Was the court right to uphold his assault and weapon conviction?

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