Court of Appeals of New York
People v. Assi, 34
Defendant's convictions for arson and criminal mischief as hate crimes are affirmed where: 1) the congregation that owned the synagogue vandalized by defendant fell under the category of an association of individuals or a religious corporation, and therefore, it qualified as a "person" within the meaning of Penal Law section 10.00(7); and 2) defendant's criminal conduct occurred several hours after the hate crimes statute at issue took effect.
Appellate Information
- Decided 03/30/2010
- Published 03/30/2010
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- Court of Appeals of New York