People State New York v. Raymond Breslin

[4 N.Y.2d 73 Page 75] Defendant was indicted for attempted extortion, attempted grand larceny in the second degree, impersonating a public officer
and carrying a dangerous weapon after a prior conviction. The grand larceny and dangerous weapon counts were dismissed, while
the others were submitted to the jury. They found defendant guilty of attempted extortion only, and he was sentenced, as a
second felony offender, to a term of not less than three years and nine months nor more than five years. His previous conviction
was for first degree robbery, second degree grand larceny, third degree burglary and violation of subdivision (5) of section
1897 of the Penal Law.