PEOPLE v. POLITI


161 A.D.2d 1045 (1990)

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

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

May 31, 1990


Yesawich, Jr., J.

Defendant was convicted of selling cocaine to Martin Ryfa, an undercover police officer, and sentenced to an indeterminate term of 6 to 18 years' imprisonment. Of the various arguments advanced for reversal, only the following merit comment.

Criticism is leveled at County Court's Sandoval ruling. The court permitted the People to question defendant about a criminal trespass conviction, a reckless driving conviction, a...

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