Judgment reversed, on the law and in the interests of justice, and new trial ordered.
Defendant was convicted of felony murder, arising out of the death of an elderly woman during an alleged robbery in Queens County on January 30, 1968. The sole evidence linking him with the crime was his own written "confession" (in question and answer form), plus several oral admissions. These statements relate that defendant and one Palmieri (who was tried separately) saw the victim...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.
