People v. Bost

— Crew III, J.

Appeal from a judgment of the County Court of Columbia County (Leaman, J.), rendered July 11, 1990, upon a verdict convicting defendant of the crime of rape in the first degree.

During cross examination of defendant, the People inquired as to whether he had been known by any fictitious names. Defense counsel objected on the ground that such evidence was irrelevant. The objection was overruled. On this appeal defendant contends that such ruling constitutes reversible error. We disagree. The use by a defendant of aliases may suggest to a jury that he is a person who has found it…