Summary
In People v Depass (168 A.D.2d 230, lv denied 77 N.Y.2d 876), we reduced to a term of 5 to 10 years, a sentence of 8 1/2 to 17 years for a $20 sale of crack.
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December 6, 1990
Appeal from the Supreme Court, Bronx County (Antonio Brandveen, J.).
Defendant's claim that the prosecutor was obligated to turn over the property voucher and laboratory analysis request, concerning drugs found on a juvenile codefendant, has not been preserved. Were we to consider the claim, in the interest of justice, we would find it meritless. The evidence concerning the other drugs, elicited by defense counsel, was stricken at defendant's request. (Cf., People v. Kelly, 62 N.Y.2d 516, 521.)
Defendant's claim that he should have been advised that a diagram prepared by a police witness contained an error is similarly unpreserved. The diagram had been turned over to the defense for the trial. After the officer stated, on cross-examination, that he had brought the error to the attention of the District Attorney, defense counsel sought and obtained a stipulation. He did not move for a mistrial or other relief. Nor is any relief required in the interest of justice. Counsel used the inconsistency to his advantage on summation.
However, we find the sentence imposed, 8 1/2 to 17 years, excessive, for this crime involving only a single $20 sale of crack.
Concur — Murphy, P.J., Ross, Carro and Rosenberger, JJ.