The criminal evidence was introduced to establish the defendant's motive, relevant background information to assist the jury in understanding the relationship between the defendant and his wife, and to explain why an order of protection had been issued (see People v Alvino, 71 NY2d 233, 242 [1987]; People v Molineux, 168 NY 264, 297-305 [1901]; People v Westerling, 48 AD3d 965 [2008]; People v Wlasiuk, 32 AD3d 674,… [read post]