PEOPLE v. FOSTER


27 N.Y.2d 47 (1970)

The People of the State of New York, Appellant, v. David A. Foster, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of the State of New York.

Decided July 1, 1970.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Matthew F. McHugh, District Attorney (John C. Barney of counsel), for appellant.

Paul N. Tavelli and Richard I. Mulvey for respondent.

Chief Judge FULD and Judges BURKE, SCILEPPI, BERGAN, BREITEL and GIBSON concur.


JASEN, J.

Defendant was charged with driving at a speed in excess of 50 miles per hour, in violation of section 1180 (subd. [b]) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Following a trial, without a jury, in a Court of Special Sessions held by a Village Justice of the Village of Cayuga Heights, he was convicted and fined $35. On appeal to the County Court, the conviction was reversed. The People now appeal.

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