People v. Cohen

OPINION OF THE COURT

William R. Geiler, J.

Defendant, a dentist, was convicted by a jury, of four counts of sexual abuse in the third degree. Each count was based on similar acts done on separate days to separate complainants. Prior to trial, defendant moved for a separate trial on each count. The motion was denied on the ground that joinder for trial was permitted under CPL 200.20 (subd 2, par [c]). For the reasons set forth below, we agree.

CPL 200.20 (subd 2, par [c]) provides in part that two offenses are joinable when: “Even though based upon different criminal transactions, and even though…