The refusal of the court to charge that the defendant was under no obligation to testify constituted reversible error. Subdivision 1 of section 208 of the Mental Hygiene Law, in part, provides: "If * * * the court determines * * * that there is reasonable cause to believe that the defendant is a narcotic addict, the defendant shall be so notified and given an opportunity to admit, deny or stand mute". "Since * * * defendant is entitled to stand mute it reasonably follows...
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