State v. Wager

The defendant appeals from a judgment following his convictions, after a jury trial, of robbery in the first degree, conspiracy to commit robbery in the first degree, and larceny in the third degree. The defendant claims that (1) the trial court improperly failed to strike a witness’ trial testimony although the witness’ prior taped statement had been destroyed by the police, (2) the trial court improperly allowed into evidence a transcription of the witness’ taped statement, and (3) the evidence offered at trial was insufficient to support his convictions. We affirm the judgment of the trial…