People v. Reyes
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
—Judgment of the Supreme Court, Bronx County (Bonnie Wittner, J.), rendered on May 24, 1988, convicting defendant, following a jury trial, of second degree burglary, third degree robbery and sentencing him to concurrent prison terms of 5 to 10 years and 3Yi to 7 years, is unanimously affirmed.
The nature and extent of cross-examination concerning witness credibility lies within the sound discretion of the trial court (People v Schwartzman, 24 NY2d 241, cert denied 396 US 846; People v Ely, 115 AD2d 171). The record herein does not support defendant’s contention that the trial court improperly…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- People v. SchwartzmanNew York Court of Appeals · 1969
- People v. CastroNew York Court of Appeals · 1985
- People v. CastroAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1984
- People v. ElyAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1985