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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent, v. CARLIE BELTRAN, Appellant.

Defendant's conviction of third degree possession of a controlled substance was based on legally sufficient evidence and was not against the weight of the evidence. There is no basis for disturbing the jury's determinations concerning credibility. Defendant's intent to sell the drugs found in his possession was established by evidence that he participated in two sales to undercover officers, and his acquittal of the sale charges does not warrant a different conclusion ( see People v. Rayam, 94 NY2d 557). In any event, even without considering the evidence of the sales, the jury could have reasonably inferred defendant's intent to sell from the fact that he possessed 18 vials of crack cocaine ( see People v. Alvino, 71 NY2d 233, 245). We have considered and rejected defendant's remaining arguments as to this issue.

We perceive no basis for reducing the sentence.

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PEOPLE v. BELTRAN
(Oct 19, 2004)