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PEOPLE v. CARTER

31 N.Y.2d 964 (1973)

The People of the State of New York, Appellant, v. James Carter, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of the State of New York.

Decided January 11, 1973.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Frank S. Hogan, District Attorney (Barry M. Fallick and Michael R. Juviler of counsel), for appellant.

Joseph Winston for respondent.

Chief Judge FULD and Judges BURKE, JASEN, GABRIELLI, JONES and WACHTLER concur in Per Curiam opinion; Judge BREITEL taking no part.

Per Curiam.

Since the record amply demonstrates the fact that the defendant was addicted and that the sentencing court considered his request for treatment, strict and literal compliance with sections 207 and 208 of the Mental Hygiene Law was unnecessary. (See People v. Gordian, 39 A.D.2d 861; cf. People v. Crafton, 31 N.Y.2d 828...

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