PEOPLE v. STEPHENS


38 A.D.2d 908 (1972)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. John D. Stephens, Also Known as Otis Vines, Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

March 14, 1972


The appellant asked for a hearing on his application for a writ of error coram nobis. The dissent is more generous and suggests the conviction is void and would remand the case for rearraignment. What error indicates such a possible result? The defendant pleaded guilty to a drug charge to cover two indictments, and on June 4, 1969 was sentenced to an indeterminate term not to exceed three years, which for ought we know, may already have been completed. He claims that...

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