New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York v. Kevin Brown

November 19, 199280 N.Y.2d 361

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals held that Penal Law § 70.25(2) does not bar consecutive sentences for the defendant's convictions of reckless endangerment and criminal possession of stolen property because the offenses arose from distinct acts. The Court affirmed the Appellate Division's sentencing order.