People v. Watson — 77 N.Y.2d 857

Majority

p. 857

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Elijah Watson, Appellant.

Submitted November 5, 1990;

decided February 12, 1991

APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL

Donald M. Thompson for appellant.

Michael F. Griffith, District Attorney (David Di Matteo of counsel), for respondent.

OPINION OF THE COURT

On the Court’s own motion, appeal dismissed on the ground that the counsel assigned by the Appellate Division has never been able to locate or contact the defendant and, thus, is without authority to prosecute this appeal on his behalf. Counsel is relieved of any further obligations to this defendant.

Motion for assignment of counsel and permission to prosecute the appeal as a poor person dismissed as academic.