PEOPLE v. PAYNE


110 A.D.2d 722 (1985)

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

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

April 8, 1985


Judgment affirmed.

The record herein contains overwhelming evidence of defendant's guilt of the crimes of criminal sale and possession of controlled substances (i.e., Valium) in the fifth degree (see, People v Vaughn, 35 A.D.2d 889). Moreover, contrary to defendant's argument, the People clearly established a legal chain of custody for the contraband which was sold to the undercover officers.

Defendant further...

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