Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Kenneth Pavel, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1990-07-13
Citations: 163 A.D.2d 834
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Kenneth Pavel, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 163
Pages: 834–835

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Kenneth Pavel, Appellant.

Opinion:
Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: None of the issues raised by defendant requires reversal of his conviction or modification of his sentences. The sentences were not harsh and excessive. The court did not abuse its discretion in permitting the infant witness to be sworn, inasmuch as the court's inquiry of the witness indicated that he understood the nature of an oath (see, CPL 60.20 [2]). The court did not excessively interject