People v. Acosta

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 1993-02-16

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*668 OPINION OF THE COURT Kaye, J. A person who, with intent to possess cocaine, orders from a supplier, admits a courier into his or her home, examines the drugs and ultimately rejects them because of perceived defects in quality, has attempted to possess cocaine within the meaning of the Penal Law. As the evidence was legally sufficient to establish…

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