Defendant's history of confinement to State mental institutions, as indicated in the presentence report, was such as to require the sentencing court to make some inquiry into defendant's mental capacity prior to imposing sentence, whether or not that issue had been raised by counsel (see People v Armlin,
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PEOPLE v. CATAPANO
73 A.D.2d 975 (1980)
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Peter Catapano, Appellant
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
January 28, 1980
January 28, 1980
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.
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