People v. Hall

—Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: Defendant was convicted of criminal sale and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degrees (Penal Law §§ 20.00, 220.39 [1]; § 220.16 [1]), arising from a drug transaction on September 24, 1991.

At trial, an undercover officer testified that, on September 24, 1991, he went to a liquor store and spoke to defendant and James Higdon about purchasing cocaine. After some discussion, the officer handed $100 to defendant for five bags of cocaine. Defendant placed the money in the cash register and directed Higdon to obtain the drugs. The…