The trial court did not abuse its discretion in declining the jury's request to reread the defense counsel's summation. A summation is only one party's argument and does not constitute evidence. Consequently, we agree with the conclusion reached by the Second Department in People v Jones (
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PEOPLE v. SANTANA
121 A.D.2d 236 (1986)
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Leonida Santana, Appellant
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
June 10, 1986
June 10, 1986
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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