OPINION OF THE COURT Hancock, Jr., J. Justification based on self-defense (Penal Law § 35.15) pertains only to the use of physical force (see, People v McManus, 67 NY2d 541 ). It does not apply to a crime based on the possession of a weapon, even th…
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