New York State Court of Appeals Cross-examination Scope — Specific Objection People v. Daryl H. No. 154 Judge Rivera Background: The defendant contests his conviction for assault based on allegedly improper evidentiary trial rulings. Specifically, the defense counsel wished to ...

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Appellate Division, Fourth Department  Cross-Examination Removal from Courtroom People v. Rivera KA 08-01758 Appealed from Monroe County Court Background: The defendant was convicted of murder and other felonies. He argued on appeal that the trial judge erred in barring defense ...

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New York State Court of Appeals Exculpatory Evidence Cross-Examination People v. Hayes No. 79 Judge Jones Background: The court addressed two issues.  The first was whether the failure of the police to interview witnesses after overhearing two potentially exculpatory statements ...

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Appellate Division, Fourth Department Cross-examination Completing the Narrative People v. Lester KA 08-00132 Appealed from Monroe County Court Background: The defendant was convicted of second-degree assault after a jury trial. He raised two issues on appeal: the limitation of cross-examination ...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Supreme Court has ruled against a defendant in a murder trial who wanted to exclude the victim's identifying statements because the accused shooter had no chance to cross-examine the victim.

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Appellate Division, Fourth Department Cross-Examination Good Faith Basis People v. Loftin KA 09-00291 Appealed from Onondaga County Court Background: The defendant was convicted of two sex felonies. On appeal he contended he was denied the right to cross-examine a prosecution ...

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