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People v. Davis

40 N.Y.2d 835 Court N.Y. Decision date 1976-09-14 English

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p. 835
The People of the State of New York, Appellant, v Solomon Davis, Respondent.
Argued September 8, 1976;
decided September 14, 1976
Lawrence T. Kurlander, District Attorney (Michael Nelson of counsel), for appellant.
Peter L. Yellin, Public Defender (Andrew C. Fine of counsel), for respondent.

Order reversed on authority of People v Patterson ( 39 NY2d 288 ) and the case remitted to the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, for review of the facts (CPL 470.40, subd 2, par [b]; 470.25, subd 2, par [d]). On other questions of law raised by defendant there was no prejudice, assuming error.

p. 836
Concur: Chief Judge Breitel and Judges Jasen, Gabrielli and Jones. Judges Wachtler, Fuchsberg and Cooke concur on constraint of People v Patterson ( 39 NY2d 288 ).

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