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The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Wayne Johnson, Appellant

New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division1996-06-27
228 A.D.2d 389644 N.Y.S.2d 623

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Opinion

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The hearing court did not unduly limit defense counsel’s cross-examination of the arresting officer concerning prior unrelated arrests. Inquiry on this issue was only marginally relevant, and the court properly exercised its discretion (see, Delaware v Van Arsdall, 475 US 673, 679). Concur—Milonas, J. P., Ellerin, Kupferman, Tom and Mazzarelli, JJ.