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PEOPLE v. LA CAVA

75 A.D.2d 997 (1980)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. George La Cava, Appellant

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

May 23, 1980

Judgment unanimously reversed, on the law and facts, and new trial granted.

Memorandum:

We hold that the unprofessional and egregiously improper comments of the Assistant District Attorney in summation were so prejudicial as to deprive defendant of a fair trial (see People v Ashwal, 39 N.Y.2d 105, 109-110; People v Rivera, 75 A.D.2d 544). The remarks to which defense counsel...

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