PEOPLE v. WILLIAMS


216 A.D.2d 201 (1995)

628 N.Y.S.2d 660

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Stephen Williams, Also Known as Steven Williams, Appellant

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

June 27, 1995


There is no merit to defendant's contention that the trial court improperly limited his cross-examination of the complaining witness concerning, inter alia, his perception of violence in the neighborhood and whether he had ever used and carried a box cutter. The questions were not relevant, and defense counsel was otherwise afforded sufficient scope to prove the defense of justification (see, People v Smith

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