People v. Dowd

Appeal by defendant from a judgment of the County Court, Suffolk County (Vaughn, J.), rendered November 5, 1981, convicting him of criminal mischief in the third degree, upon a jury verdict, and imposing sentence.

Judgment affirmed.

Cross-examination of the defendant regarding his prior convictions for criminal mischief in the fourth degree was correctly ruled to be permissible if an intoxication defense was proffered. Such evidence is deemed more probative than preju*558dicial where it is relevant to show intent or to negate a defense (see, People v Dales, 309 NY 97, 101). The prosecution may also…