People v. Batista

opinion of the court

Eugene J. Berkowitz, J.

Defendants Batista, Jackson and Wilson were indicted for robbery in the second degree, grand larceny in the third degree, and criminal possession of stolen property in the second degree. Prior to trial defendants made Sandoval motions as to their past criminal records, which were granted on a limited basis. The issue herein raised is whether the court can grant the People’s motion to limit cross-examination as to the complaining witness’ prior bad acts which resulted in an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal (ACD) for a marihuana possession…