PEOPLE v. DONOVAN


35 A.D.2d 934 (1970)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. William Donovan, Appellant

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

December 15, 1970


We find that the evidence as presented was sufficient to justify the jury's verdict. However, the record considered in its entirety shows that the trial was permeated with prejudicial matter so as to deprive the defendant of a fair trial. While we need not consider each and every claim of error raised by appellant, we note the following: The court erroneously limited the defendant in his cross-examination of the People's main witness, refusing to allow the defendant to attack...

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