The challenged portions of the prosecutor's examination of a witness and of the prosecutor's summation did not deprive defendant of a fair trial, and the court properly exercised its discretion in denying defendant's mistrial motions made in regard to these matters. To the extent that any aspects of the prosecutor's conduct could be viewed as improper, the court provided suitable curative actions that were sufficient to prevent any prejudice (see People v Santiago,
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PEOPLE v. LEON
36 A.D.3d 538 (2007)
827 N.Y.S.2d 156
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent, v. JOSE LEON, Appellant.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Decided January 25, 2007.
Decided January 25, 2007.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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