People v. Mason

— Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: Defendant was convicted following a jury trial of rape in the first degree (Penal Law § 130.35 [1]) of a prostitute and known drug abuser. On appeal, defendant contends that County Court erred by precluding him from offering the testimony of lay witnesses concerning the effect of cocaine on the victim. We disagree. Defendant failed to make an offer of proof clearly and unambiguously indicating the relevancy of the testimony and what he intended to prove by its introduction (see, People v Williams, 6 NY2d 18, 23, cert denied 361 US 920, rearg denied…