In People v. Porto , William Porto's fingerprint was found on a cookie tin in an apartment that had been burglarized.
After a New York County Supreme Court jury found him guilty of burglary in the second degree, Porto was sentenced -- as a persistent violent felony offender -- to 16 years to life.
On appeal, the Appellate Division, First Department, thought that the verdict was based on legally sufficient evidence and refused to entertain Porto's explanation as to how his fingerprint ended up on container.
In other words, the guy was canned.
To view a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: People v. Porto