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People v. Hendricks
Citation: 2018 NY Slip Op 3378Docket: 2016-04546
Court: Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York; May 9, 2018; New York; State Appellate Court
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Carlos Hendricks was convicted by the Supreme Court of Kings County for attempted criminal sexual act in the first degree, sexual abuse in the first degree, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, based on a jury verdict. The Appellate Division, Second Department, affirmed the judgment on May 9, 2018. The court addressed several key points in its decision: 1. **Admission of Testimony**: The court found that the complainant's testimony was properly admitted to explain the investigative process and provide a complete narrative leading to Hendricks's arrest, aligning with precedents set in People v Ludwig and People v Genao. 2. **Use of Transcript**: The court upheld the trial court's decision to allow the jury to reference a transcript while listening to an audiotape during the trial, supporting the practice as seen in People v Redmond and other cases. 3. **Sentencing**: The appellate court ruled that the sentence imposed on Hendricks was not excessive, referencing standards from People v Suitte. The decision was unanimous among the presiding justices.