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People v. Fortt

35 N.Y.2d 921 Court N.Y. Decision date 1974-12-20 English

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p. 921
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Timothy Fortt, Also Known as Timothy Porter, Appellant.
Argued November 15, 1974;
decided December 20, 1974.
p. 922
Joseph B. Hirschfield for appellant.
Carl A. Vergari, District Attorney (James M. Rose and Stephen C. TJnsino of counsel), for respondent.
Stephen J. Pittari and Robert W. Stieve for Legal Aid Society of Westchester County, amicus curiae.

Order reversed and a new trial ordered on the dissenting memorandum at the Appellate Division.

Concur: Chief Judge Breitel and Judges Jasen, Gabrielli, Jones, Wachtler, Babin and Stevens.