Opinion
February 9, 1998
Appeal from the Supreme Court, Richmond County (J. Goldberg, J).
Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
Contrary to the defendant's contention, the police had probable cause to arrest him before he was identified by the complainant ( see, People v. Bigelow, 66 N.Y.2d 417, 423; People v. Blount, 143 A.D.2d 924; People v. King, 184 A.D.2d 660). Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution ( see, People v. Contes, 60 N.Y.2d 620), we find that it was legally sufficient to establish the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Moreover, upon the exercise of our factual review power, we are satisfied that the verdict of guilt was not against the weight of the evidence ( see, CPL 470.15).
The defendant's remaining contentions are without merit.
Mangano, P.J., Joy, Altman and Luciano, JJ., concur.