People v. Kelly

After viewing the evidence in this case in the light most favorable to the People, we conclude that the evidence clearly proves the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt (see, People v Contes, 60 NY2d 620).

Further, the defendant’s claim that the trial court improperly limited the scope of cross-examination of the victim is without merit. It is well settled that the scope of cross-examination rests largely in the sound discretion of the court (see, People v Mandel, 48 NY2d 952, cert denied and appeal dismissed 446 US 949, reh denied 448 US 908). In the instant case the court properly…