PEOPLE v. RUMPH


47 A.D.2d 769 (1975)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. John Rumph, Appellant

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

March 17, 1975


Judgment affirmed.

No opinion.

Shapiro, J., dissents and votes to reverse and order a new trial, with the following memorandum:

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