PEOPLE v. PAYNE


111 A.D.2d 938 (1985)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Willis Payne, Appellant

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

June 24, 1985


Judgment affirmed.

Contrary to defendant's pro se contention, we find that his guilt was proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

The alleged instances of prosecutorial misconduct, most of which have not been preserved for appellate review, did not serve to deprive defendant of a fair trial. While some of the prosecutor's remarks during summation might otherwise have exceeded the bounds of permissible rhetorical comment, they were not unreasonable in light...

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