| Matter of Tyquan C. |
| 2014 NY Slip Op 08724 |
| Decided on December 11, 2014 |
| Appellate Division, First Department |
| Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431. |
| This opinion is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
Decided on December 11, 2014
Gonzalez, P.J., Tom, Friedman, Acosta, Moskowitz, JJ.
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Tamara A. Steckler, The Legal Aid Society, New York (Gary Solomon of counsel), for appellant.
Zachary W. Carter, Corporation Counsel, New York (Karen M. Griffin of counsel), for presentment agency.
Order of disposition, Family Court, New York County (Mary E. Bednar, J.), entered on or about July 25, 2013, which adjudicated appellant a juvenile delinquent upon a fact-finding determination that he committed acts, that, if committed by an adult, would constitute the crimes of robbery in the second degree, grand larceny in the fourth degree and criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree, and placed him with the Administration for Children's Services' Close to Home program for a period of 18 months, unanimously affirmed, without costs.
The court's finding was not against the weight of the evidence (see People v Danielson, 9 NY3d 342, 348-349 [2007]) . There is no basis for disturbing the court's determinations concerning identification and credibility. The record establishes that the victim had a sufficient opportunity to observe appellant, and that he made a reliable identification.
The court properly exercised its discretion in denying appellant's recusal motion (see People v Moreno, 70 NY2d 403, 405 [1987]). The court is presumed capable of making a fair fact-finding determination, based on the evidence adduced at that proceeding and the relevant burden of proof, notwithstanding that it had presided over other hearings earlier in the case and made findings of fact on issues other than appellant's guilt or innocence. We have considered and rejected appellant's argument that the court was legally disqualified under Judiciary Law § 14.
THIS CONSTITUTES THE DECISION AND ORDER
OF THE SUPREME COURT, APPELLATE DIVISION, FIRST DEPARTMENT.
ENTERED: DECEMBER 11, 2014
CLERK