Appellate Division, First Department · October 13, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05916
People v Saleem
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Holding The conviction was affirmed because the verdict was not against the weight of the evidence, supported by video surveillance, and the trial court properly denied the request to reinstruct the jury on intoxication.
The court’s words
The verdict was not against the weight of the evidence
2026 NY Slip Op 05916, at the official text
it is for the finder of the facts to decide if the extent of that intoxication was such as to negate the element of intent
2026 NY Slip Op 05916, at the official text
the jury's note requested the law applicable to the charges
2026 NY Slip Op 05916, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, First Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 13, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05916 |
| Area of law | Criminal Law |
| Week | Week ending October 17, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05916 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 1152 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Saleem, 2026 NY Slip Op 05916 (Appellate Division, First Department, October 13, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05916/
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