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Evidence of Gang Membership Properly Admitted to Show Motive for Assault

The Second Department determined evidence of defendant’s membership in a gang, including expert evidence, was properly admitted in light of defense counsel’s argument defendant had no motive to assault correction officers.  People v Murray, 2014 NY Slip Op 02957, 2nd Dept 4-30-14

 

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