The People, etc., respondent, v. Juan Perez, appellant. (2011)

Submitted—September 22, 2011

DECISION & ORDER

Appeal by the defendant from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County (Konviser, J.), rendered January 23, 2009, convicting him of robbery in the second degree (four counts), upon a jury verdict, and imposing sentence.

ORDERED that the judgment is affirmed.

The defendant's contention that the evidence was legally insufficient to support the convictions of robbery in the second degree is unpreserved for appellate review (see CPL 470.05[2];  People v. Hawkins, 11 NY3d 484, 491–492).   In any event, viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution (see People v. Contes, 60 N.Y.2d 620), we find that it was legally sufficient to establish the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt (see People v. Gonzalez, 3 AD3d 579).   Moreover, in fulfilling our responsibility to conduct an independent review of the weight of the evidence (see CPLR 470.15[5];  People v. Danielson, 9 NY3d 342), 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, cert denied 542 U.S. 946;  People v. Bleakley, 69 N.Y.2d 490, 495).   Upon reviewing the record here, we are satisfied that the verdict of guilty was not against the weight of the evidence (see People v. Romero, 7 NY3d 633).

ANGIOLILLO, J.P., DICKERSON, CHAMBERS and LOTT, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

Matthew G. Kiernan

Clerk of the Court