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People v. Mathews

7 N.Y.2d 1000 Court N.Y. Decision date 1960-03-24 English

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The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Joseph L. Mathews, Appellant.
Argued March 1, 1960;
decided March 24, 1960.
p. 1001
Joseph L. Mathews, appellant in person.
Frank D. O’Connor, District Attorney (Benj. J. Jacobson of counsel), for respondent.

Judgment affirmed; no opinion.

Concur: Chief Judge Desmond and Judges Dye, Froessel, Burke and Foster. Judges Fuld and Van Yoorhis dissent and vote to reverse and to dismiss the information upon the ground that the guilt of defendant was not proved beyond a reasonable doubt.