PEOPLE v. ABREU


147 A.D.2d 707 (1989)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Antonio Abreu, Appellant

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

February 27, 1989


Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.

Contrary to the defendant's contention, the court's remark during defense counsel's summation that "[d]efense counsel has the right to call any witness she wants" did not deprive him of a fair trial. In her summation, defense counsel opened the door to the issue of control over possible witnesses by implying that the People had prevented certain witnesses from testifying or evidence from being presented (see, People...

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