The People of the State of New York v. Dale F. Leeson

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division's judgment, holding that testimony about the defendant's uncharged acts was admissible for a non‑propensity purpose and that any error from a warrantless search of the pickup truck was harmless. The court found no abuse of discretion in admitting the character evidence and concluded the error did not affect the convictions.