New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Appellant v. Abel Rosas, Respondent
May 8, 20078 N.Y.3d 493
Summary
The Court affirmed that the two first‑degree murder convictions arising from the same criminal transaction must be served concurrently under Penal Law § 70.25(2). The People failed to meet their burden of showing the sentences could be consecutive. Justice Graffeo dissented, arguing the consecutive sentences were lawful.