The defendant was arrested as a result of a buy and bust operation conducted by the police officers on October 16, 1989 in the vicinity of 37th Street and 9th Avenue. The defendant's contention that testimony given by a member of the back up team concerning his observation of a prearranged signal given by the undercover officer making the purchase, constituted impermissible bolstering in violation of People v Trowbridge (
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PEOPLE v. VILLENA
176 A.D.2d 168 (1991)
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Luis Villena, Appellant
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
September 19, 1991
September 19, 1991
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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