State v. Batiste

PLOTKIN, Judge.

Defendant Kenneth Batiste appeals his conviction for second-degree battery, alleging that the trial court improperly overruled his hearsay objections. We affirm.

Facts:

Batiste, who is 6'2" and weighs 220 pounds, allegedly struck the victim, Alvirda Cook, who is 4'11" and weighs 104 pounds, outside his home at 3220 Eagle Street on April 4, 1989. The incident occurred when the victim, who was the defendant’s wife’s cousin and godmother, accompanied the defendant’s wife to their residence to get some clothes. The three argued and the women decided to leave. As they were going to…