PEOPLE v. CUSANO


111 A.D.2d 181 (1985)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Philip J. Cusano, Appellant

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

May 6, 1985


Judgment reversed, on the law, motion granted, and new trial ordered.

After defendant's arrest, his attorney called the police station, thereby effectively entering the case. The police allowed defendant to speak briefly with his attorney. Thereafter a detective informed counsel that defendant had been arrested for arson. At the Huntley hearing, that detective testified that counsel stated defendant could talk to the police if he so desired. We find that, as...

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