During the course of an altercation with his wife, Czeslaw Betko reportedly jumped up from his seat at the kitchen table and threatened her with a knife.
After he was convicted of menacing in the third degree, attempted criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, and harassment in the second degree, Betko filed an appeal with the Appellate Term, Second Department.
Upon its review of the record, the AT2 thought there was enough evidence to prove Betko's guilt of all three charges beyond a reasonable doubt. (Of course, it didn't help that his own wife testified against him.)
The table sure turned there.
To view a copy of the Appellate Term's decision, please use this link: People v. Betko (Czeslaw)