PEOPLE v. JAMES


47 A.D.2d 931 (1975)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. John James, Appellant

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

April 21, 1975


Judgment reversed, on the law, and new trial ordered.

Appellant did not raise any questions of fact and none have been considered. The prosecutor was permitted to ask questions of defendant on cross-examination relating to the possession of drugs by a female companion at a time subsequent to the commission of the crime charged. This was basic error. In addition, it should be noted that the charges against the female companion had been...

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