While an officer's testimony as to the exact amount of cash recovered from a codefendant had been precluded by the court, the court providently exercised its discretion in denying defendant's motion for a mistrial. "[T]he decision to declare a mistrial rests within the sound discretion of the trial court, which is in the best position to determine if this drastic remedy is truly necessary to protect the defendant's right to a fair trial" (People v Wakefield,
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PEOPLE v. RUIZ
8921, 4852/13.
171 A.D.3d 486 (2019)
97 N.Y.S.3d 109
2019 NY Slip Op 02642
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Jose Ruiz, Appellant.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Decided April 4, 2019.
Decided April 4, 2019.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, First Department.
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