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p. 764The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Robert Mendez, Appellant. Decided September 16, 1982
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APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL
William E. Hellerstein and Barry S. Stendig for appellant.
Mario Merola, District Attorney {Robert LeFevre of counsel), for respondent.
OPINION OF THE COURT
On review of submissions pursuant to rule 500.2 (b) of the Rules of the Court of Appeals (22 NYCRR 500.2 [g]), order reversed and a new trial ordered (see People v Melendez, 55 NY2d 445 ).
Concur: Chief Judge Cooke and Judges Jasen, Jones, Wachtler, Fuchsberg and Meyer. Taking no part: Judge Gabrielli.
Cases cited
- People v. Melendez 55 NY2d 445 p. 765