People v. Sillaway

Judgment unanimously modified on the law and as a matter of discretion in the interest of justice and, as modified affirmed, in accordance with the following memorandum: Defendant was convicted of two counts of first degree burglary and related crimes for breaking into his former wife’s residence. On appeal defendant claims that the trial - court erred in permitting testimony about defendant’s prior conduct toward his wife and children, that both burglary convictions cannot stand and that his sentence was harsh and excessive. The court’s evidentiary ruling was proper. Since defense counsel…