In this observation sale case, the court properly exercised its discretion in admitting evidence of contemporaneous, uncharged drug sales in which the buyers were not apprehended. This evidence completed the narrative, tended to explain the lengthy period of time during which the police had defendant under observation, and was relevant to the observing officer's ability to make a reliable identification (see People v Carter,
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PEOPLE v. LAFONTAINE
22 A.D.3d 235 (2005)
803 N.Y.S.2d 7
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent, v. JEFFREY LAFONTAINE, Appellant.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
October 4, 2005.
October 4, 2005.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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