PEOPLE v. WEST


167 A.D.2d 440 (1990)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Ricky West, Appellant

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

November 13, 1990


Ordered that the judgments are affirmed.

Contrary to the defendant's contention, the expert testimony at trial was not based entirely on comparative tests using "known" but uncertified standards, but on a series of different tests, using other scientific means. Thus, the court properly allowed the expert to express her opinion that the substance sold by the defendant was cocaine and it was for the trier of fact to determine what weight to give her opinion (see...

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