People v. Till

Tom, J. (dissenting).

I respectfully dissent and would affirm

the conviction.

As noted by the majority, evidence of prior uncharged crimes can be admitted to show intent, motive, knowledge, a common scheme or plan or identity, although that list is by no means exhaustive (People v Alvino, 71 NY2d 233; People v Molineux, 168 NY 264; see generally, Richardson, Evidence §§ 170-181 [Prince 10th ed]). One such exception is where the evidence is necessary to complete the witness’s narrative and to provide a complete, coherent picture of the incident and to place events in the proper context in order…