PEOPLE v. VITALE


80 Misc.2d 36 (1974)

The People of the State of New York, Plaintiff, v. Joseph Vitale, Defendant.

County Court, Special Term, Nassau County.

October 10, 1974


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Joseph Vitale, defendant pro se. William Cahn, District Attorney, for plaintiff.


RAYMOND L. WILKES, J.

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