PEOPLE v. DAVIS


60 A.D.2d 679 (1977)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Vernon C. Davis, Appellant

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

December 8, 1977


Affirmed.

No opinion.

Sweeney, J. P., (dissenting).

I am unable to agree with the majority that the conviction should be affirmed and, therefore, vote to reverse. There are two basic errors requiring reversal and a new trial. In his opening statement, defendant's counsel referred to a particular hotel fire supposedly involving the defendant. During the trial, defendant was cross-examined, over objection, concerning that fire and he denied...

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