
    The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Michael Thomas, Also Known as Neil Adams, Appellant. The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Richard Diaz, Appellant. The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Juan Jose Peque, Also Known as Juan Jose Peque Sicajan, Appellant.
    Submitted August 5, 2013;
    decided August 22, 2013
   Motion by Immigrant Defense Project for leave to file a brief amicus curiae on the appeals herein granted and the proposed brief is accepted as filed.  