PEOPLE v. THOMPSON


161 A.D.2d 195 (1990)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Brian Thompson, Appellant

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

May 3, 1990


Defendant and two cohorts were watching passersby in the Times Square area one afternoon, planning to "mug" someone. A man walking alone was the victim selected. Defendant and one cohort grabbed the man's shoulders while the other cohort took money from the victim's left pants pocket. Defendant was apprehended within minutes a short distance from the scene of the crime.

Defendant contends that the prosecutor made improper remarks on summation. In addition, defendant...

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