Bellacosa, J. (dissenting). In each case, I respectfully dissent and vote to reverse and order a new trial. The sole basis upon which I would grant a new trial is that the trial court erred by refusing to instruct the jury on the essential culpable mental state element of criminal intent. The fair inferences from this record favor the People’s position that the trial court accorded at least minimal safeguards…
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