People v. Oliver, 19 A.D.3d 512

Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.

Testimony regarding the defendant‘s membership in a gang was properly admitted since such evidence was relevant to motive and intent, and explained the sequence of events and the relationship between the defendant and the codefendant, and the complainants (see People v Newby, 291 AD2d 460 [2002]; People v Herrera, 287 AD2d 579 [2001]; People v Pacheco, 265 AD2d 347 [1999]). Its probative value outweighed its potential prejudice, and the trial court alleviated any prejudice to the defendant by sustaining his objections and providing appropriate curative instructions to the jury (see People v Newby, supra; People v Cham, 259 AD2d 492 [1999]). To the extent that any alleged inappropriate remark remained unaddressed, it was harmless in light of the overwhelming evidence of the defendant‘s guilt (see People v Crimmins, 36 NY2d 230 [1975]; People v Bernard, 224 AD2d 192 [1996]). Florio, J.P., Adams, Mastro and Lifson, JJ., concur.

Case Details

Case Name: People v. Oliver

Court Name: Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Date Published: Jun 13, 2005

Citations: 19 A.D.3d 512; 797 N.Y.S.2d 116

Court Abbreviation: N.Y. App. Div.