PEOPLE v. SMITH


166 A.D.2d 385 (1990)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Asa Smith, Appellant

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

October 30, 1990


Two police officers arrested defendant on the fifth floor of a multiple dwelling when they observed him attempting to jimmy open an apartment door. In the course of the arrest the officers recovered two metal strips from or near defendant's person.

At trial the People presented the testimony of the two officers, the occupant of an adjacent apartment, and sought to call an expert from the police safe, lock and truck squad to testify that the metal strips were picklock...

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