PEOPLE v. HALE


122 A.D.2d 162 (1986)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. John Hale, Appellant

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

July 14, 1986


Judgment affirmed.

On cross-examination the prosecutor improperly attempted to invade the attorney-client relationship by asking the defendant whether he had discussed with his attorney the idea of wearing sneakers into court. Whatever minimal prejudice might have arisen was alleviated by the court's sustaining of defense counsel's objection before the defendant could answer, and by its prompt curative instructions. Moreover...

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