PEOPLE v. DRAKES


211 A.D.2d 809 (1995)

621 N.Y.S.2d 668

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Cathy Drakes, Appellant

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

January 30, 1995


Ordered the judgment is affirmed.

The defendant's contention that the court's Sandoval ruling was improper is without merit. Convictions involving theft, including petit larceny convictions, are highly relevant on the issue of credibility (see, People v Brown, 194 A.D.2d 682). Similarly, prostitution is also a crime which demonstrates a willingness or disposition to place one's interest ahead of society's interest...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases