People v. Williams — 56 N.Y.2d 916

Majority

p. 916

The People of the State of New York, Appellant, v Joseph Williams, Respondent.

Argued May 14, 1982;

decided June 15, 1982

p. 918

APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL

John J. Santucci, District Attorney (William Schrager, Deborah Carlin Stevens and Barry A. Schwartz of counsel), for appellant.

Peter R. Cooperman for respondent.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Order affirmed for the reasons stated in the opinion by former Justice James D. Hopkins at the Appellate Division ( 81 AD2d 418 ).

Concur: Chief Judge Cooke and Judges Jasen, Gabrielli, Jones, Wachtler, Fuchsberg and Meyer.