People v. Stanislous

OPINION OF THE COURT

Steven L. Barrett, J.

After conducting a Wade hearing, and prior to the commencement of trial, the People sought a ruling on the admissibility of evidence of photographic identifications made by two witnesses. In an oral decision dated May 23, 2013, the court granted the People’s application and permitted the People to introduce as direct evidence both the testimony of the identifying witnesses and the photos themselves. This opinion formalizes the court’s oral decision and further elucidates the basis for that determination.

At the Wade hearing, the People presented the…