Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Bruce Judgment Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1980-10-30
Citations: 78 A.D.2d 771
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Bruce Judgment Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 78
Pages: 771–771

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Bruce Judgment Appellant.

Opinion:
Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: Although it was erroneous for the trial court to have permitted testimony as to the criminal history of defendant's family into evidence, in light of the overwhelming proof of guilt in this record, the error was harmless (People v Crimmins, 36 NY2d 230). (Appeal from judgment of Monroe County Court— robbery, first degree.) Present—Cardamone, J. P., Simons, Hancock, Jr., Callahan and Witmer, JJ.