¶1The defendant failed to show, by clear and convincing evidence, the existence of a special circumstance warranting a downward departure from his presumptive designation as a level three sex offender (see People v Foy, 49 AD3d 835 [2008]). Accordingly, the County Court providently exercised its discretion in designating him a level three sex offender (see People v Bowens, 55 AD3d 809 [2008]). Dillon, J.P., Santucci, Florio and Hall, JJ., concur.
68 A.D.3d 1082
People v. Bowens
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided December 22, 2009
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · decided 2009-12-22
Decided 2009-12-22