People v. Mikel

—Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: The testimony of the arresting officer concerning complainant’s description of defendant’s clothing did not constitute bolstering (see, People v Spencer, 212 AD2d 645, lv denied 86 NY2d 741; People v Castro, 174 AD2d 378, lv denied 78 NY2d 1074). Even assuming, arguendo, that the evidence was improperly admitted, its admission was harmless (see, People v Johnson, 57 NY2d 969, 970).

Evidence that defendant struggled with police when he was arrested was properly admitted because its probative value exceeded any prejudice to defendant (see, People v…