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p. 389The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Wayne Johnson, Appellant. [644 NYS2d 623]
The hearing court did not unduly limit defense counsel’s cross-examination of the arresting officer concerning prior unrelated arrests. Inquiry on this issue was only marginally relevant, and the court properly exercised its discretion (see, Delaware v Van Arsdall, 475 US 673 , 679). Concur—Milonas, J. P., Ellerin, Kupferman, Tom and Mazzarelli, JJ.
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- Delaware v. Van Arsdall 475 US 673 at 679 p. 389