1. Home
  2. Browse Decisions
  3. A.D.2d
  4. 115 A.D.2d
  5. 115 A.D.2d 557 (1985)
 

PEOPLE v. DOWD

115 A.D.2d 557 (1985)

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

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

December 9, 1985

Judgment affirmed.

Cross-examination of the defendant regarding his prior convictions for criminal mischief in the fourth degree was correctly ruled to be permissible if an intoxication defense was proffered. Such evidence is deemed more probative than prejudicial where it is relevant to show intent or to negate a defense (see, People v Dales, 309 N.Y. 97, 101). The prosecution...

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