PEOPLE v. WATSON


111 A.D.2d 888 (1985)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Leonard Watson, Appellant

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

June 17, 1985


Judgment reversed, on the law, and new trial ordered. The facts have been considered and determined to be established.

It was error for the court to rule that defense counsel would not be permitted to cross-examine the complainant as to the facts underlying a 1975 adjournment in contemplation of dismissal of a charge of petit larceny and a 1980 adjournment in contemplation of dismissal of a charge of possession of marihuana (see, People v Allen,

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