PEOPLE v. MONTES


149 A.D.2d 956 (1989)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Elbin Montes, Appellant

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

April 14, 1989


Judgment unanimously affirmed.

Memorandum:

The court erred by allowing two police officer witnesses to testify that, after speaking with eyewitnesses to a fatal shooting, they issued an order for defendant's arrest. This testimony indirectly bolstered the identification of defendant and was improper (see, People v Holt, 67 N.Y.2d 819, 821; People v Faison, 126 A.D.2d 739<...

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