PEOPLE v. ZAPATA


17 A.D.2d 617 (1962)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Elsie Zapata, Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

July 10, 1962


Judgment of conviction affirmed.

Defendant was convicted of assaulting a police officer. While the case presented factual issues, the overwhelming preponderance was on the side of the People. The testimony of defendant was not only incredible but attributed to both police officers conduct, in the presence of several bystanders, indicating a degree of sexual depravity. Such testimony is more revealing of the character of the witness than of the conduct it seeks to...

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