Case ID: ad_269/html/0795-02.html
Source: Caselaw Access Project
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Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Stephen Ambroziewicz, Appellant.
   Appeal from a judgment of conviction finding appellant (a deaf-mute) guHty of robbery in the third degree. The proof sustains the finding that he placed his hand in the pocket of one Giovannone and extracted $52. The latter and a companion had taken refreshment at a restaurant in Amsterdam. Appellant was present and saw money displayed which was indicated by his conduct in nudging and making motions to a friend. There were minor legal errors in the reception of proof as to conversations between Giovannone, his friend and a policeman, not in the presence of the appellant; also an unwarranted statement by the District Attorney in his summation. These were rather trivial and do not require a reversal in view of the undisputed and competent testimony of the People’s witnesses. The judgment should be affirmed. Judgment of conviction affirmed. All concur. '