People v. Alexander — 80 N.Y.2d 801

Majority

p. 801

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Vincent Alexander, Appellant.

Argued May 5,1992;

decided June 11, 1992

p. 802

APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL

Vincent Alexander, pro se, and Edward J. Nowak, Public Defender (James Eckert of counsel), for Vincent Alexander, appellant.

Howard R. Relin, District Attorney (Robert Mastrocola of counsel), for respondent.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Order reversed and a new trial ordered (see, People v Dokes, 79 NY2d 656 [decided today]).

Concur: Chief Judge Wachtler and Judges Simons, Kaye, Titone, Hancock, Jr., and Bellacosa.