Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Karl Williams, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 2012-07-18
Citations: 97 A.D.3d 768
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Karl Williams, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 97
Pages: 768–769

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Karl Williams, Appellant.
[948 NYS2d 422]

Opinion:
Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution (see People v Contes, 60 NY2d 620 [1983]), we find that it was legally sufficient to establish the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt (see Penal Law § 160.00; People v Samuel, 84 AD3d 841 [2011]; People v Barksdale, 50 AD3d 400, 401 [2008]; People v Green, 277 AD2d 82, 83 [2000]). Moreover, in fulfilling our responsibility to conduct an independent review of the weight of the evidence (see CPL 470.15 [5]; People v Danielson, 9 NY3d 342 [2007]), we nevertheless accord great deference to the factfinder's opportunity to view the witnesses, hear the testimony, and observe demeanor (see People v Mateo, 2 NY3d 383, 410 [2004], cert denied 542 US 946 [2004]; People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495 [1987]). Upon reviewing the record here, we are satisfied that the verdict of guilt was not against the weight of the evidence (see People v Romero, 7 NY3d 633 [2006]). Rivera, J.P., Florio, Eng and Roman, JJ., concur.