Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Michael Palmer, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 2011-10-04
Citations: 88 A.D.3d 676
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Michael Palmer, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 88
Pages: 676–677

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Michael Palmer, Appellant.
[930 NYS2d 489]

Opinion:
Contrary to the defendant's contention, in determining his risk level under the Sex Offender Registration Act (see Correction Law art 6-C), the Supreme Court properly assessed points under risk factor 11, pertaining to "[d]rug or [a]lcohol [a]buse," based upon his admission that he was using alcohol at the time of the offense (Sex Offender Registration Act: Risk Assessment Guidelines and Commentary, at 15 [2006]; see People v Sterling, 71 AD3d 654 [2010]; People v Britt, 66 AD3d 853 [2009]; People v Carpenter, 60 AD3d 833 [2009]). Accordingly, the defendant was properly designated a level two sex offender. Mastro, J.P., Florio, Eng and Sgroi, JJ., concur.