Opinion
570666/14
02-14-2020
The PEOPLE of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Mozammel SHARKER, Defendant-Appellant.
Per Curiam.
Judgment of conviction (Joseph J. Dawson, J.), rendered December 18, 2013, affirmed.
Contrary to defendant's sole contention on appeal, the crime of which he was convicted, attempted patronizing a prostitute in the third degree (see Penal Law §§ 110; 230.04), is a legally cognizable offense (see People v. Menner , 53 Misc 3d 52 [App Term, 2d Dept, 2d, 11th & 13th Jud Dists 2016], lv denied 28 NY3d 1029 [2016] ; see also People v. Ward , 123 AD3d 590 [2014], lv denied 25 NY3d 954 [2015] ; People v. Rodriguez , 56 AD3d 574 [2008). Inasmuch as the crime of patronizing a prostitute in the third degree (see Penal Law § 230.04 ) is not result-based, but instead imposes criminal liability for engaging in specified conduct, attempted patronizing a prostitute in the third degree is legally cognizable, "since one can attempt to engage in conduct" ( People v. Aponte , 16 NY3d 106, 109 [2011], quoting People v. Prescott , 95 NY2d 655, 659 [2001] ).
THIS CONSTITUTES THE DECISION AND ORDER OF THE COURT.