PEOPLE v. DUNSTON


159 A.D.2d 387 (1990)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Howard Dunston, Appellant

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

March 27, 1990


Overwhelming evidence established that defendant brutally slashed his former girlfriend's face with a razor blade, severing nerves and a tearduct, when she refused to reconcile with him. Evidence also was introduced of former incidents when the victim tried to break off the relationship or deny defendant sexual access, and defendant would respond with violence.

On appeal, defendant challenges introduction of this evidence. Testifying on his own behalf, defendant generally...

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