PEOPLE v. OKONKWO


176 A.D.2d 163 (1991)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Charles Okonkwo, Appellant

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

September 19, 1991


Defendant's conviction arises out of his arrest on October 22, 1989, for the street sale of three vials of crack cocaine to an undercover police officer in exchange for prerecorded buy money recovered from defendant.

Contrary to defendant's argument, we perceive no abuse of discretion by the trial court in granting the People's request, after hearing, that the courtroom be closed to the public only during the testimony of the undercover officer. Inquiry by the People...

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