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Culpable Mental States


 

People v. Strong, 37 N.Y.2d 568 (1975) (recklessness vs. negligence)
In re L., 121 Misc. 2d 271 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 1983) (mens rea vs. voluntary act)
People v. Coe, 71 N.Y.2d 852 (1988) ("willfully")
People v. Ryan, 82 N.Y.2d 497 (1993) ("knowing")

On the submission of lesser included offenses to the jury, see Criminal Procedure Law §§ 300.30-.50.