Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Christian Pizarro, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 2002-09-30
Citations: 297 A.D.2d 826
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Christian Pizarro, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 297
Pages: 826–826

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Christian Pizarro, Appellant.
[748 NYS2d 59]

Opinion:
Contrary to the defendant's contention, the People adduced legally sufficient evidence to disprove his justification defense beyond a reasonable doubt (see Penal Law § 35.15 [2] [a]; People v Contes, 60 NY2d 620). Moreover, the verdict of guilt was not against the weight of the evidence (see CPL 470.15 [5]).
The sentence imposed was not excessive (see People v Suitte, 90 AD2d 80).
The defendant's remaining contention is without merit. Ritter, J.P., Krausman, McGinity and Luciano, JJ., concur.