People v. Lopez

— Judgment, Supreme Court, Bronx County, rendered November 10, 1977, sentencing defendant to imprisonment for 15 years to life, after conviction of defendant, by a jury, of murder in the second degree, is unanimously affirmed. Considering the case as a whole, and the strength of the evidence against the defendant, we do not think a reversal is warranted. However, we take this opportunity to state the following cautions: We disapprove of the District Attorney’s repeated use of the word "lie” in commenting on the defense testimony. The use of invective is particularly inappropriate by a…