Commonwealth v. Leneski

Joseph V. Leneski appeals from his conviction for larceny of property valued at over $250. On appeal, he claims (1) that the trial judge abused his discretion in admitting a “video CD” (compact disc or CD) of digitally recorded surveillance of a convenience store in which the defendant was working; (2) that the trial judge committed error in fading to give, sua sponte, a “limiting” instruction; and (3) that the CD should not have been admitted as its probative value was outweighed by its prejudicial effect.

*292Facts. Charles Mabardy, the owner of the Salisbury Mini-Mart (store) in Salisbury,…