2009 NY Int. 105

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This opinion is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports.

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2009 NY Slip Op 04744

Decided on June 11, 2009

No. 145 SSM 14

The People & c., Respondent,

v

Jesus Cano, Appellant.

Submitted by Kathleen V. Wells, for appellant.

Submitted by Andrew R. Kass, for respondent.

MEMORANDUM

The order of the Appellate Division should be affirmed.

The defendant came "dangerously near" the commission of crimes when he arrived at the location of what he thought would be a sexual rendevous with an underage boy. The proof of defendant's intent and extensive preparation followed by his travel to the intended crime scene showed that he was close to achieving his illegal goal and justified his convictions for attempt (People v Naradzay, 11 NY3d 460 [2008]).

The appellant's other contentions lack merit.

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On review of submissions pursuant to section 500.11 of the Rules, order affirmed, in a memorandum. Chief Judge Lippman and Judges Ciparick, Graffeo, Read, Smith, Pigott and Jones concur.

Decided June 11, 2009