PEOPLE v. JONES


115 A.D.2d 302 (1985)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Raymond W. Jones, Appellant

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

November 15, 1985


Judgment unanimously reversed, on the law and facts, and new trial granted.

Memorandum:

It was error for the court to limit defendant's cross-examination of the victim as to his prior convictions and arrests. A party may impeach an opposing witness by questioning him with respect to any criminal, vicious, and disgraceful acts in his life bearing on his credibility (People v Sorge, 301 N.Y....

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