During the course of a robbery, Shaquille Davis repeatedly punched a 64-year old man and broke the guy's jaw--which needed to be wired shut for eight weeks.
After the Genesee County Court denied Davis's request to be treated as a "youthful offender," he was convicted of attempted robbery in the first degree.
On appeal, the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, allowed the conviction and sentence to stand--particularly in light of the "brutal and senseless" nature of the crimes committed.
What a gobstopper!
To view a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: People v. Davis