Title: The People v. Jesus Cano

State: new-york

Issuer: New York Appellate Court

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This memorandum is uncorrected and subject to revision before
publication in the New York Reports.
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No. 145  SSM 14
The People &c.,
            Respondent,
        v.
Jesus Cano,
            Appellant.
Submitted by Kathleen V. Wells, for appellant.
Submitted by Andrew R. Kass, for respondent.
MEMORANDUM:
The order of the Appellate Division should be affirmed.
The defendant came "dangerously near" the commission of
crimes when he arrived at the location of what he thought would
be a sexual rendevous with an underage boy.  The proof of
defendant's intent and extensive preparation followed by his
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SSM No. 14
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travel to the intended crime scene showed that he was close to
achieving his illegal goal and justified his convictions for
attempt (People v Naradzay, 11 NY3d 460 [2008]).
The appellant’s other contentions lack merit.
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On review of submissions pursuant to section 500.11 of the Rules,
order affirmed, in a memorandum.  Chief Judge Lippman and Judges
Ciparick, Graffeo, Read, Smith, Pigott and Jones concur.
Decided June 11, 2009