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People v. Prue

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Fourth Department
Apr 25, 1997
238 A.D.2d 944 (N.Y. App. Div. 1997)

Opinion

April 25, 1997

Present — Denman, P.J., Pine, Callahan, Boehm and Fallon, JJ.


Judgment unanimously modified as a matter of discretion in the interest of justice and as modified affirmed in accordance with the following Memorandum: Defendant was convicted following a bench trial of endangering the welfare of a child (Penal Law § 260.10). We reject the contention of defendant that Penal Law § 260.10 (1) is unconstitutionally vague as applied to him ( see, People v. Bergerson, 17 N.Y.2d 398, 403-404; People v. Padmore, 221 A.D.2d 663, 664, lv denied 87 N.Y.2d 1023; see also, People v Bright, 71 N.Y.2d 376).

Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the People ( see, People v. Contes, 60 N.Y.2d 620), we conclude that it is legally sufficient to establish defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. There is sufficient evidence from which the trier of fact could find that defendant "knowingly act[ed] in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, mental or moral welfare" of the 12-year-old complainant (Penal Law § 260.10; see, People v. Padmore, supra, at 664). Moreover, upon the exercise of our factual review power, we are satisfied that the verdict is not against the weight of the evidence ( see, People v Bleakley, 69 N.Y.2d 490, 495).

There is no merit to the contention of defendant that the photographic exhibits were admitted into evidence without proper foundation ( see, People v. Corbett, 68 A.D.2d 772, 779-780, affd 52 N.Y.2d 714). Nor is there merit to his contention that the People violated their obligation under People v. Rosario ( 9 N.Y.2d 286, rearg denied 9 N.Y.2d 908, 14 N.Y.2d 876, 15 N.Y.2d 765, cert denied 368 U.S. 866) or Brady v. Maryland ( 373 U.S. 83; see, People v. Turner, 233 A.D.2d 932).

Supreme Court properly denied defendant's motion to set aside the verdict as inconsistent or repugnant ( see, People v Loughlin, 76 N.Y.2d 804, 806-807; People v. Tucker, 55 N.Y.2d 1, 6-7, rearg denied 55 N.Y.2d 1039).

Considering all the circumstances in this case, we conclude that the imposition of a 30-day term of incarceration, as a condition of probation, is inappropriate. Therefore, we exercise our power to modify the sentence as a matter of discretion in the interest of justice by vacating the 30-day term of incarceration ( see, CPL 470.15 [b]) and otherwise affirm. (Appeal from Judgment of Supreme Court, Onondaga County, Brunetti, J. — Endangering Welfare Child.)


Summaries of

People v. Prue

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Fourth Department
Apr 25, 1997
238 A.D.2d 944 (N.Y. App. Div. 1997)
Case details for

People v. Prue

Case Details

Full title:THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent, v. EDGAR PRUE, Appellant

Court:Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Fourth Department

Date published: Apr 25, 1997

Citations

238 A.D.2d 944 (N.Y. App. Div. 1997)
661 N.Y.S.2d 545

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