Appeal from a judgment of the Criminal Court of the City of New York, Kings County (William L. McGuire, Jr., J.), rendered September 19, 2006. The judgment convicted defendant, upon a jury verdict, of two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree.

ORDERED that the judgment of conviction is affirmed.

Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree (Penal Law § 265.01). In fulfilling our responsibility to conduct an independent review of the weight of the evidence (see CPL 470.15 [5]; People v Danielson, 9 NY3d 342 [2007]), we nevertheless accord great deference to the jury's opportunity to view the witnesses, hear the testimony and observe demeanor (see People v Mateo, 2 NY3d 383, 410 [2004]; People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495 [1987]). Upon our review of the record, we are satisfied that the verdict of guilt of two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree was not against the weight of the evidence (see People v Romero, 7 NY3d 633 [2006]). Further, contrary to defendant's contention, there is not a grave risk that an innocent person has been convicted. Accordingly, the judgment of conviction is affirmed.

Rios, J.P., Pesce and Golia, JJ., concur.
Decision Date: December 02, 2009