PEOPLE v. ADKINS


54 A.D.2d 913 (1976)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. John Henry Adkins, Also Known as "Hollywood", Appellant

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

November 1, 1976


Judgment affirmed.

The defendant was convicted of the crime of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree. One of the issues raised on appeal is the repetitious cross-examination of the defendant at the trial concerning his use of drugs. We disapprove of the manner and extent of the cross-examination, which, in the context of the case, bordered on being excessive. However, in the light of the total evidence before the jury, we cannot say that the...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases