Judgment reversed, on the facts, indictment dismissed, and case remitted to the Supreme Court, Queens County, for entry of an order in its discretion pursuant to CPL 160.50.
The quantum of the evidence adduced against defendant was insufficient to prove his guilt of the crimes charged beyond a reasonable doubt. We note in this regard that a critical piece of testimonial evidence consisted of the undercover officer's conclusory interpretation of a common word, viz...
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