The admission into evidence of the pocket knife was proper since it was relevant to explain why the officers did not search further for another cutting device. In any event, its admission did not deprive defendant of a fair trial, in view of the overwhelming evidence of guilt and the stipulations and other circumstances under which the knife was presented to the jury (see, People v Crimmins,
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PEOPLE v. SMITH
244 A.D.2d 301 (1997)
665 N.Y.S.2d 856
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Dennis Smith, Appellant
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
November 25, 1997
November 25, 1997
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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